Pest Technician

Role overview

This full-time field position is focused on delivering professional pest management services for residential customers in Gurnee, Illinois. The work centers on inspecting homes, identifying the source and type of infestation, applying the right treatment methods, and helping customers prevent pests from returning. The employer is part of a global pest control organization operating in more than 90 countries and is committed to protecting people, improving lives, and preserving the planet.

What you will do

• Inspect customer properties carefully to find pest activity, related damage, and possible entry points.
• Use approved pest control tools and materials such as baits, chemicals, and traps while following safety rules.
• Explain prevention techniques to customers and advise them on how to reduce the chance of repeat infestations.
• Develop customer relationships, confirm and schedule visits, assist with selling services to current clients, and help grow the customer base.
• Keep pest control equipment clean, stocked, and in proper working order.
• Follow all applicable local, state, and federal rules on pest control products and safety practices.
• Operate a company-provided service vehicle safely; routine maintenance is handled by the employer.

Working conditions and physical demands

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

Requirements

• A clean-shaven face is required for safety because rebreathers must form a secure seal.
• A high school diploma or GED is required, or an equivalent mix of education, training, and experience.
• A valid driver’s license from the state of residence is required.
• Any licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local authorities must be obtained; the employer covers those requirements.
• Availability for Monday through Friday work, with weekends as needed, is required.
• Willingness to learn the full pest control field and build expertise is expected.
• Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills are needed.
• Basic math ability is necessary for following product-label mixing instructions.
• Customer-facing experience is preferred.

Compensation and benefits

The base hourly pay range is $18.00 to $19.00. Total earnings may also vary depending on overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, route assignment, and location, as well as skills, education, and experience.

Full-time colleagues receive benefits starting on day 1 with no waiting period. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, vacation and sick time, company-paid and floating holidays, career growth opportunities, training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.

Additional information

The company promotes internal growth and values high performance. It maintains a drug-free workplace and follows all federal, state, and local laws related to qualified individuals with disabilities.

By submitting an application, candidates agree to receive initial text messages from systems used on behalf of the employer during the application, interview, and pre-hire stages. Communication preferences can be updated later, and message/data rates may apply.

Applicants in California may review privacy rights information, and Massachusetts law prohibits requiring or administering a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

About the employer

The organization is part of a global family of companies recognized for pest control and related services across more than 90 countries, serving both consumer and business customers in many industries. Its mission is centered on protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving the planet.