Pest Control Technician - COL

Anticimex

  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    As a Pest Control Technician , you'll spend your day helping people in your community by solving pest issues and building long-term customer relationships through honesty, empathy, and outstanding service. Experience in pest control, skilled trades, maintenance, field service, construction, or other hands-on customer service roles is preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, South Carolina

    Description

    Job Description:

    Job Description:


    What You'll Do:

    As a Pest Control Technician, you'll spend your day helping people in your community by solving pest issues and building long-term customer relationships through honesty, empathy, and outstanding service.

    You will:

    • Inspect homes and businesses to identify pest concerns
    • Execute specialized pest management treatment plans
    • Recommend preventative solutions to help customers avoid future issues
    • Travel to customer appointments throughout your service area
    • Educate customers on treatment plans and best practices
    • Deliver exceptional customer service and professional communication

    In this role, you'll directly contribute to our mission of creating healthier, safer environments for the communities we serve.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
    • Safely carry, position, and climb ladders while performing service duties.
    • Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach overhead, and maintain mobility throughout the workday.
    • Work in confined spaces, including crawl spaces, attics, and other restricted-access areas.
    • Stand, walk, and perform physical activities for extended periods of time.
    • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
    • Frequently lift and handle equipment and materials above shoulder level.
    • Operate a company vehicle and drive an established service route for extended periods.
    • Safely use hand tools, application equipment, and other job-related devices.
    • Maintain visual acuity necessary to inspect, identify, and treat pest-related issues.
    • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other safety gear as needed.
    • Complete required medical evaluations, including respirator clearance evaluations when applicable.
    • Comply with all company safety requirements and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

    What You Need:

    • High school diploma OR GED
    • Must meet company vehicle and insurance eligibility requirements, including a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience.
    • Experience in pest control, skilled trades, maintenance, field service, construction, or other hands-on customer service roles is preferred.
    • Experienced using computers and smartphones.
    • Good communication and customer service skills.
    • Willingness to obtain necessary pest control certifications and licenses (if not already held).
    • 21 years of age
    • Ability to read labels and follow directions
    • Basic use of a smartphone
    • Enthusiasm for exceptional customer service
    • Solid attention to detail
    • Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
    • Availability to work some weekends
    • The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

     

    EOE

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