Pest Control Technician

Thomas Pest Services, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Company vehicle and gas card

Smart Phone

Company paid uniforms

Customer review cash

Job summary

A pest control service provider in the City of Schenectady is seeking a Pest Control Service Technician to deliver exceptional service to customers while ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations. This full-time position offers a flexible schedule with the option of a 4-day work week, starting pay between $22 - $27 per hour based on experience, and potential bonuses. The company provides comprehensive training, personal protective equipment, and numerous benefits including paid time off and health insurance contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• No pest management experience needed, training provided.
• Ability to work full-time with potential for overtime from May to September.

Responsibilities

• Provide pest management services and resolve customer concerns.
• Safely operate company vehicles and maintain tools.
• Keep accurate records of services and chemicals used.
• Mix and apply pesticides following regulations and policies.
• Inspect properties for pest activity and provide treatment plans.

Skills

Relationship-based pest management

Customer service

Pesticide application

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pest Control Service Technician

Regular Full-Time & Seasonal Full-Time

Flexible Scheduling – 4 Day Work Week! $45,000 - $65,000 annually

Compensation

• $22 - $27 per hour depending on experience level
• Tech lead commission
• $1,000 Hiring Bonus: $500 after 30 days of active employment and $500 after 90 days of active employment

Benefits

• Simple IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
• $400 towards health insurance, including dental and vision
• $250 towards self‑improvement

Perks

• Option of a 4 or 5 day work week
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Smart Phone
• Company paid uniforms
• Customer review cash

Time Off

• Paid time off starts accruing on day 1 of employment
• Paid holidays

Job Duties

• Service customers demonstrating relationship-based pest management to resolve and prevent customer pest concerns and issues
• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain equipment and tools in good working condition
• Maintain accurate records of services performed, chemicals used, and observations made during inspections on a company issued mobile device
• Mix, apply and treat with pesticides in compliance with state regulations and company policies
• Arrive promptly at your first scheduled stop and complete all services within the time allotted
• Inspect customer properties to identify pest activity and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Identify potential pest entry points and advise customers on exclusion methods

Training

• No pest management experience needed
• Pathways to growth – our development plan for technician growth
• Comprehensive in-field and classroom training programs designed to get you certified, knowledgeable, confident and prepared to hit the ground running
• We pay for certification exams and annual renewals
• On-going training to keep you sharp and ahead of the game on industry trends and changes

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work full-time with the potential for overtime during May - September

Location & Schedule

This position reports out of our Albany headquarters. Each day, technicians travel to customer locations throughout the Capital Region and Upper Hudson Valley based on their assigned route.

Physical Demands

While performing job responsibilities, technicians will frequently engage in activities such as lifting, walking, and crawling. Individuals should be capable of reaching with hands and arms, climbing on ladders, kneeling, and crawling. Applicants must possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be comfortable getting on roofs as required. Technicians should anticipate working in various climates. We provide proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and thorough training to ensure a safe working environment.

Thomas Pest Services is an EOE and drug‑free workplace.