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Job – Pest and Termite Technician – Wake Forest, NC Area

We are a local, fast-growing, eco-sensitive pest management company in Wake Forest. We pride ourselves on partnering with our customers to make their homes and businesses as pest-free as possible. Our main focus is on general pest and termite control services for both commercial and residential locations.

Job responsibilities:

  • Inspect buildings for unwanted pest activity and infestation
  • Able to enter, inspect and treat crawl space areas as needed.
  • Identify types of insects, animals, and other pests
  • Measure dimensions of the area needing treatment
  • Recommend pest treatment and elimination options
  • Set traps and baits in the infested area and surrounding areas
  • Mix pesticides according to label, area and pest type requirements
  • Apply pesticides in and around customers’ homes
  • Identify and promote product/service upselling opportunities to customers
  • Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including use of PPE
  • Follow pesticide safety instructions and procedures
  • Keep work vehicle tidy and stocked with tools and equipment
  • Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles
  • Prepare cost estimates
  • Coordinate service with customers and handle complaints professionally
  • Accurately log billable hours using a time tracking app
  • Manage job details, review daily tasks, and follow up with customers using our pest control app

Qualifications and skills:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience as a pest control technician preferred but not required.
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record.
  • Knowledge of pest control tools and techniques a plus
  • Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert measurements
  • Able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders in all weather conditions
  • Strong planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
  • Great attention to detail, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (multiple languages are a plus)
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Able to safely apply pesticides and chemicals
  • Experience using scheduling apps or routing apps preferred (training can be provided)

Working hours:

  • Full-time, year-round
  • Mon–Fri, with some Saturdays
  • Overtime available but not required


Compensation:

  • $17–22/hour (based on experience)
  • Commission opportunities available.
  • Paid holidays

 

Email your resume to: charles@wakepest.com