Pest Control Technician - Action Pest Control

About the Role

This full-time, on-site position is part of a global pest control organization serving residential customers in Owensboro, Kentucky. The work focuses on inspecting homes, identifying pest issues, applying safe and approved treatment methods, and helping customers maintain pest-free properties. The employer highlights a strong service culture, career growth, and a mission centered on protecting people, improving lives, and preserving the environment.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect residential properties carefully to spot infestation signs, damage, and possible pest entry points.
• Use approved pest management tools and products such as chemicals, baits, and traps while following safety standards.
• Explain prevention practices to customers and share guidance on reducing the chance of future pest problems.
• Develop customer relationships, confirm and organize appointments, support selling to existing customers, and help bring in new business.
• Keep pest control tools and equipment maintained, organized, stocked, and ready for use.
• Follow all applicable local, state, and federal rules related to pest control products and safety procedures.
• Operate a company-provided service vehicle safely; routine maintenance is handled by the employer.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work may involve tight or confined areas such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, and passageways.
• You may be exposed to animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; training is provided for safe handling.
• The role requires indoor and outdoor work in local weather conditions, with company-provided weather gear.
• Expect frequent movement including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, ramps, scaffolding, and poles.
• Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, must be worn when required.

What We’re Looking For

• A clean-shaven face is required for safety because rebreathers must seal properly.
• A high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent mix of education, experience, and training.
• A valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Any licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; these are covered by the employer.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become well-versed in all areas of pest control.
• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Basic math skills for following product-mixing directions on labels.
• Customer-facing experience is preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Full-time colleagues start benefits on day one, with no waiting period.
• Career advancement opportunities and multiple paths for professional growth.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• A workplace culture focused on health, safety, flexibility, and promotion from within.
• Competitive pay with performance incentives available on many roles.

Additional Information

This employer is a drug-free workplace. The company states its commitment to equal employment compliance for qualified individuals with disabilities under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants should also note that initial text messages may be sent through recruitment systems during the application, interview, and pre-hire stages, and message/data charges may apply. State-specific legal notices were also included in the source information.