What does a Pest Control Technician do?
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards.
Summed up from 30 recent Pest Control Technician job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Pest Control 8 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
- Pesticides 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 5 in 10 postings
- Licensing for Pest Control 3 in 10 postings
- Pesticide License 1 in 25 postings
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Experience asked for
- 1 to 2 years 9 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 15 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 20 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 75 postings
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Is this role in demand?
1,421 open Pest Control Technician jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- New York353 open
- Florida126 open
- Georgia102 open
- New Jersey80 open
- Texas80 open
Typical pay $47,800 a year (most between $42k and $65k). See the full salary breakdown