Janitor vs Pest Control Technician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Janitor
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Janitors earn $34,300 to $43,700 a year.
From 4,161 postings that list pay
21,732 open jobs now
Pest Control Technician
$47,800 typical, a year
Most Pest Control Technicians earn $41,600 to $65,000 a year.
From 752 postings that list pay
1,557 open jobs now
Pest Control Technician salaries Pest Control Technician jobs
Pest Control Technicians typically earn about $7,300 more a year than Janitors.
What each one does
Janitor
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, and common areas.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste.
- Dust furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
- Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
- Follow safety, infection control, and cleaning procedures.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Pest Control Technician
- Inspect properties to identify signs of pest infestations and damage.
- Apply approved pest control products to eliminate pests safely.
- Educate customers on pest prevention methods and maintaining a pest-free environment.
- Build relationships with customers and schedule appointments.
- Maintain accurate service records and complete required paperwork.
- Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Janitor
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
More common in Janitor postings
- Commercial Cleaning 1 in 10 postings
- Cleaning Chemicals 1 in 10 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 1 in 15 postings
- Window Washing 1 in 15 postings
- Residential Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
- Safety Equipment Usage 1 in 25 postings
- Stocking 1 in 25 postings
Pest Control Technician
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
More common in Pest Control Technician postings
- Pest Control 8 in 10 postings
- Licensing for Pest Control 3 in 10 postings
- Pesticides 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- GED 1 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Insulation Installation 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Janitor
Janitor (IL) - FT
Jainsamyak$18.55 - $20.41/hr Employer statedTempe, AZ, United StatesDriver's LicenseCleaning Technician- EVS
KokwelresortmedfordPay not stated Medford, OR, US
Pest Control Technician
Termite Technician
TerminixPay not stated Fort Myers, FloridaCarpentryDriver's LicenseCustomer ServicePPE UsageRoofing +2Pest Control Consultant
Terminix$20 - $26/hr Employer statedLakewood, WashingtonCustomer ServiceDriver's LicensePest ControlPreventive MaintenancePPE Usage +1Innovation Technician
TerminixPay not stated Weslaco , TexasDriver's LicensePest ControlPPE UsageInsulationWildlife Management +1
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