Termite Technician Hourly

Fox Pest Control; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; 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, and

products

Job summary

Fox Pest Control in Newport News, VA is hiring for a Termite Technician as part of our Technician Pathway program. You will build relationships with customers, perform termite services, and grow with a merit-based path leading to promotions and pay increases.

We offer base pay of $18-$20 per hour, plus commissions with top techs earning $60k+ annually, paid training, licensing, benefits from day one, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 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

• Build genuine relationships with customers and set expectations.
• Own termite treatment services and ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Prepare materials for each customer’s needs and schedule visits.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to customers on-site.
• Document observations and actions for ongoing pest protection.
• Proceed to the next customer after each service.

Skills

People-focused attitude

Growth mindset

Customer value communication

Pest activity analysis

Follow servicing protocols

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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