Termite/Rodent Technician

Provides pest control, termite control, animal trapping, dead animal removal, and rodent proofing of residential homes and commercial establishments by placing pest control materials; conducting inspections; resolving customer pest needs and structurally modifying building to keep animals out.

Compensation: $28,000 to 52,000 a year after training (you are paid a commission of production).

Training period: 4-8 weeks (depending on experience) and will include classroom and on the job training. You will take tests throughout the training. You will be required to take State exams.

Salary paid while training: $60.00 per day or $7.00 per hour the higher of the two based on a 40 hour work week.

Termite/Rodent technicians are expected to work at least 5 days a week and work every other Saturday. You must be a detailed person, who enjoys dealing with peoples, enjoys working outdoors, able to work from a ladders and on roofs (not afraid of heights), handle dead animals, have some carpentry skills and be able to drive a manual shift truck.

• Perform service rout that has been scheduled by exact time by the office.
• Evaluates pest control situation by inspecting conditions; identifying new infestations and determining causes; analyzing treatment, prevention, and exclusion options.
• Enter/exit structures, crawl spaces, climb over/on top of structures, and ascend/descend stairs.
• Places pest control materials by determining appropriate bait, including gels, dust, granules, and liquids; applying pest control materials to interior and exterior.
• Presents new services that can be offered by ABC.
• Collects revenue by obtaining service verifications.
• Completes records by entering required information.
• Will be required to pick up dead animals.
• Maintains quality results by adhering to company standards.
• Read/write reports; comprehend pesticide labels and training materials printed in English.
• Complete designated work within day/month assigned.
• Attend weekly training meetings at 7:00 AM.
• Maintains safe work habits by following company standards.
• Utilize O.S.H.A. mandated personal protective equipment.
• Utilize application equipment, inspection equipment and small hand/power tools.
• Participates in Company sponsored continuing education classes.
• Educate clients in proper sanitation as a part of the pest control program.
• Interface with employees at different levels.
• Operates a manual shift truck.

• Must pass background check.
• Must pass driving record check.
• Must pass physical examination.
• Must pass SPBC exams (at a later date).
• Must pass drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License.

• Good Communication (written/oral).
• Good attendance record.
• Good driving record.
• Some Computer Skills.
• Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions.

• High School education is required.
• Employee must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in extermination/pest control is preferred, but not necessary.
• Employer provides classroom and on-the-job training during the first several months of employment and continuous training thereafter.
• Following on-the-job training and the requirements, employee may be required to complete state certification/licensing process.

• Hand Manipulation
• Standing/Walking
• Sitting
• Climbing
• Bending/Twisting
• Pushing/Pulling
• Crouching/Stooping
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Coordination (hand/eye/foot)
• Using machines/tools
• Using chemicals
• Lifting or Carrying:
  • Under 10 lbs Frequently
  • 11 – 25 lbs Frequently
  • 26 – 50 lbs Occasionally
  • 51 – 75 lbs Occasionally