What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Technician - Trainee position at Big Time Pest Control?
Why Big Time Pest Control?
- Be a Hero: As a Pest Control Technician, you'll be the superhero who saves the day, protecting homes and businesses from ants, spiders, bedbugs, roaches, and more.
- Outdoor Work: No more being stuck in a warehouse or cubicle! This is a field-based role with diverse, outdoor work throughout Northern California.
- Growth & Learning: We invest in your future! Receive paid training, state licensing, and continuous opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Control Your Earnings: Enjoy the potential to earn based on your performance. You work hard – you earn more!
Who We're Looking For:
Only apply if...
- You show up with a positive attitude, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- You want to work outdoors in a dynamic, hands-on role.
- You’re self-driven, with the willingness to hustle, grind, and do the right thing even when no one’s watching.
- You have a passion for customer service and enjoy helping people solve problems.
- You’re ready for 40 hours per week with the potential for extra earnings.
- You either have prior experience or hold a Structural Pest Control License – higher salary negotiable for qualified candidates.
Job Requirements:
- Clean driving record (no hands-free violations)
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check (Live Scan fingerprinting)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Strong physical fitness to perform tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs and working in all weather conditions
- Must care about customers and their satisfaction
Benefits:
- Salary increases after successful completion of training
- Paid Training & State Licensing
- Year-round, full-time work with consistent hours
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- IRA 3% Matching
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Accident and Life Insurance
- Company vehicle (after probation period) and company phone
Field Duties & Responsibilities:
- Follow scheduled routes within your assigned territory
- Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to provide effective, eco-friendly pest control services
- Communicate with customers, ensuring satisfaction and recommending additional pest management services
- Act as a problem solver, offering tailored solutions to customers’ unique pest problems
- Safely apply chemicals and techniques in accordance with pest control regulations
- Inspect properties and provide feedback to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction
- Backup other technicians when needed
- Perform work in challenging spaces (attics, crawlspaces, rooftops, etc.)
- Safely operate and maintain a company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep
- Accurately complete documentation using handheld devices
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights (on ladders), and outdoor conditions.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s growing fast and making a real impact in pest control and your community!
Core Values:
Be Proud - of what you do & represent
Integrity - Doing what you know is right, even if it means extra effort
Grow - Invest in yourself as a professional. Pave the way for tomorrow’s teammates
Teamwork - we compete against the world; not each other. We set our team up for success
Inspire - be more than you thought you could be & accomplish more than you think is possible
More with Less - thrive through adversity to overcome challenges. frugal innovation
Educate - each the benefits of our industry. Improve lives & Habits with knowledge & expertise
Salary : $18 - $20