Pest Technician

Palmetto Exterminators, LLC; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/matching

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company provided Basic Life Insurance/

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick Leave

Team Member Referral Bonus

Company Owned Vehicle for business use

Job summary

Palmetto Exterminators, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Pest Technician to identify pest problems and develop control strategies for homes and businesses. You will inspect properties, implement effective solutions, and maintain compliance with pesticide regulations.

Join a team dedicated to integrity, excellence, empathy, accountability, and teamwork, with training and personal development supported. A professional uniform and a vehicle are provided for field work.

Qualifications

• Possess current Driver License in the state where you work and maintain a driving record consistent with company standards
• High school degree or equivalent experience
• Present a professional appearance including wearing an approved uniform
• Able to work a 40-hour work week
• Drug-free workplace
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

• Being prompt to scheduled appointments.
• Inspect the property, determine problem, and implement the most effective solution.
• Identify different species of roaches, rodents, ants, and other household pests
• Operate and maintain spraying equipment, bait gun, power fogger and other equipment for applying pesticides
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing pesticide application.
• Document/Record all information by filling out company inspection forms, per procedures.

Skills

Pest identification

Pest control methods

Inspecting for WDOs

Vehicle operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Reading/writing

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pesticide applicators equipment

Spray equipment maintenance

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Charleston, SC, US

As a Pest Technician you will provide pest control for residential homes and commercial establishments by identifying potential pest problems, conducting inspections, while designing and implementing control strategies to resolve all of a customer's pest control needs.

Or team is committed to providing exceptional pest control services while fostering a work environment that values integrity, excellence, empathy, accountability, and teamwork. We invest in our team members through training and personal development. A Pest Technician is a rewarding career where you can make a real impact and be a part of a supportive, professional team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Being prompt to scheduled appointments.
• Inspect the property, determine problem, and implement the most effective solution.
• Identify different species ofroaches, rodents,ants,and otherhouseholdpests
• Operateandmaintain sprayingequipment,bait gun,powerfoggerand otherequipment forapplying pesticides
• Maintain knowledgeofapplicablelaws,rulesandregulations governing pesticideapplication.
• Document/Recordall information by filling out allcompany inspection forms, in accordancewith Company procedures.
• Effectively communicatewith customersand office staff.
• Thoroughlyandefficiently gathercustomerinformation, access and fulfill customerneeds,educatethecustomerwhereapplicablein orderto prevent futurepest infestations
• Participatein routine maintenance ofCompany vehicleand equipment.
• Practiceworkplacesafety procedures asoutlined in theCompany'sSafety Manual.
• Operatecompany vehicleinasafeandeffectivemannerin orderto minimizetherisk ofinjury, property damageorloss oflife.
• Clean vehicles as scheduledand/orrequired.
• Dress Professionally. Maintaincompany uniforms in neatand professional manner. Followcompany dresscode.
• Communicate with Manager immediately if questions arise in the field concerning treatment protocols.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to identify common household pests and WDOs
• Knowledge of proper treatment methods for pests
• Knowledge of inspections requirements for WDOs and pest problems in residences and commercial establishments
• Ability to perform recommended treatments
• Knowledge of residential, commercial, and remodeling construction and building techniques
• Comfortable wearing safety equipment including respirator, goggles, etc.
• Comfortable in small, confined spaces (i.e. crawlspaces)
• Able to safely operate a vehicle
• Reading, legible & accurate writing, and drawing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with all equipment used to execute treatments
• Basic math skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess current Driver License in the state where you work and maintain a driving record consistent with company standards
• High school degree or equivalent experience
• Present a professional appearance including wearing an approved uniform
• Able to work a 40-hour work week
• Drug-free workplace
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check

Benefits:

• 401(k)/matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Company provided Basic Life Insurance/Long Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• 9 Paid Holiday’s
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Company Owned Vehicle for business use

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) with at least 3 years of driving experience excluding a permit

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.