Termite Technician Hourly

Fox Pest Control; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

401k with 4% company match

PTO after 30 days

Paid holidays

Company vehicle, gas card, tablet ands

Job summary

Fox Pest Control in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Termite Technician as part of our Technician Pathway program. You’ll work independently on your route, delivering high-quality pest control services and building trust with customers.

The role emphasizes growth through a merit-based pathway with clear milestones, training, licensing support, and leadership development. You’ll join a team with competitive pay, benefits from day one, a company vehicle, and performance-based opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes.
• A valid driver's license, authorized to work in the US.
• Experience in manual labor, service routes, or outdoor work.
• Face-to-face customer service experience and people skills.
• Current pest control license or previous experience with pest control or pesticides.
• Desire to learn and develop as an individual and leader.
• Previous experience in termite work a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own termite treatment services and ensure they are used in an effective and compliant way.
• Prepare materials for each customer's specific needs and let the customer know you are on your way.
• Greet the customer, perform the service, and provide in-person reporting and notes for continued pest protection.
• Engage with customers to build genuine relationships, set expectations, and resolve concerns.
• Proceed to the next customer on your route, maintaining professionalism and safety.

Skills

Positive attitude

People-focused

Customer communication

Pest activity analysis

Leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Whatever your goals are, we believe every person has the potential to be a leader. Our teams are built on our collaboration, helping every team member truly feel known, valued, and inspired. Apart from an unrivaled culture, we provide competitive compensation, benefits, and training to set you up for success. Our Pest Control Technician Pathway program is particularly unique in giving technicians a clear way to advance their careers and compensation through job skills, knowledge, and leadership training!

• Pay
  • Base pay between $18 to $20per hour
  • Additional commission and bonus opportunities (top techs make up to $60k+/yr)
  • Paid training, licensing, and certifications
  • Eligibility for performance-based raise as soon as 90 days
• Benefits
  • Day 1 medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k with 4% company match
  • PTO (after 30 days)
  • Paid holidays
  • Company vehicle, gas card, tablet equipment, and products
• Opportunity & Development
  • A real opportunity for growth (30% company growth and 120+ internal promotions last year)
  • A merit-based "technician pathway" program with specific requirements and milestones leading to promotions and pay increases
  • An individualized leadership plan focused on helping you achieve personal aspirations and goals

Responsibilities

Day in the Life of a Termite Technician

You will have the perfect mix of independence and building relationships with others. Each day, you will take ownership over getting everything ready to serve your customers and execute your assigned route with the highest level of care and respect.A large part of your responsibilities include speaking face-to-face with your customers. You will be expected to build genuine relationships, set expectations, and resolve concerns. Specifically, you will own termite treatment services and ensure they are used in an effective and compliant way.

Each of your visits will include:

• Preparing the specific materials for that customer's unique needs
• Letting the customer know you are on your way
• Knocking on the door and greeting the customer
• Performing the service
• Reporting in person and detailed notes on what you saw, did, and recommend for the customers' continued pest protection.
• Proceed to the next customer

Qualifications

What you need to be successful?

• A positive, people-focused attitude
• Desire to grow as an individual and build positive relationships
• Effectively communicate value to customers
• Learn how to analyze pest activity, explain it to customers, and take action
• Learn/follow servicing protocols to apply solutions/products

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to lift to up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes
• A valid driver's license, authorized to work in the US
• Experience in manual labor, service routes, or outdoor work
• Face-to-face customer service experience and people skills
• Current pest control license or previous experience with pest control or pesticides
• Desire to learn and develop as an individual and leader
• Previous experience in termite work a strong plus

Fox Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employer

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