Pest Technician

Job Description:

Now Hiring Pest Technician

Location: Calhoun, LA

Pay Rate: Pay Rate: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM

Keep the Grounds Looking Good

We're hiring a Pest Technician in Calhoun, and this is your chance to work with your hands, solve real-world problems, and make a difference by keeping homes and businesses pest-free.

Education Requirements

• Previous pest control, maintenance, construction, facilities, or related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Job Duties

• Inspect residential and commercial properties for signs of pest activity and identify entry points.
• Safely apply approved pesticides, baits, traps, and other treatment methods.
• Seal small openings to help prevent infestations.
• Educate customers on pest prevention and sanitation practices.
• Maintain accurate service records using mobile technology.
• Operate company service vehicles while following established safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to inspect residential and commercial properties for signs of pest activity and entry points.
• Knowledge of safe pesticide application, pest prevention methods, and integrated pest management practices is preferred.
• Ability to follow service schedules, safety procedurs, and state and federal pest control regulations.
• Strong attention to detail when identifying pest issues, documenting findings, and completing treatments.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work independently in a variety of indorr and outdoor environments.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain state-required pest control licenses or certifications.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, chemicals, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely handle and apply pesticides while follopwing established safety procedures and wearing required protective equipment.
• Comfortable working in tight, confined spaces, crawl spaces, basements, and various weather conditions.
• Physical ability to wear protective gear and perform inspections in challenging environments.

What You Will Do

As a Pest Technician, you will inspect residential and commercial properties for signs of pest activity, identify entry points, safely apply approved pesticides, baits, traps, and other treatment methods, seal small openings to help prevent infestations, educate customers on pest prevention and sanitation practices, maintain accurate service records using mobile technology, and operate company service vehicles while following established safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

A Pest Technician helps protect homes and businesses by preventing, identifying, and eliminating pest infestations. This role combines problem-solving, customer service, technical knowledge, and attention to detail to deliver safe and effective pest management solutions while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Successful Pest Technician professionals understand pest identification, treatment methods, safety regulations, customer communication, and preventative maintenance while providing reliable service across a variety of environments. Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving problems, working independently, interacting with customers, and performing a combination of indoor and outdoor work.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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