Central Pest Control

Residential and Commercial Pest Control Service Technician

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Controlling pests on-site in a variety of accounts.
• Physically inspecting a variety of residential structures to determine the presence of pests; calculating the severity of infestations and the degree of structural damage.
• Interfacing directly with homeowners, homebuyers, and their agents regarding the work to be accomplished.
• Creating diagrams and graphs indicating the type, degree, and location of infestations.
• Performing creative sales solicitations and providing estimates.
• Coordinating activities with the department secretaries and other branch personnel.
• Determining the costs, estimating the crew time, and scheduling work.
• Receiving and properly accounting for company funds collected during business activities.
• Submitting all paperwork and collections daily.
• Performing other administrative tasks at the supervisor's direction, including ordering equipment and supplies, compiling and submitting a variety of reports, and calling customers regarding client callbacks and stopped service.
• Maintain company issued equipment and vehicle in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Ensures company procedures, state / provincial laws are followed to ensure the safety of themselves, our customers and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.
• • You will work outdoors in all types of weather. Use and maintain safety equipment including bump caps, gloves, goggles, respirators, eye washers, first aid kits and spill abatement equipment. During a normal workday you may inspect, crawl and work in sub-areas, basements and attics of structures and work with EPA approved pesticides and other materials commonly found in and around structures.
• Operate company vehicles, power sprayers, foggers, dusters, drills, vacuums and a variety of common hand and power tools and other equipment. Perform minor repairs on tools and related equipment as needed and must keep vehicle and equipment in a clean and safe working condition.
• During a normal workday, you may work with or around EPA approved pesticides, and other materials commonly found in and around structures. Personal Protective Equipment and training of safe handling / storage will be provided by the company which will minimize risk when procedure is followed.

Job Requirements

You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Education and Specifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

You must obtain the necessary license or certification for the state/province of operation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment