What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Technician position at J&J Exterminating?
Description
J&J Exterminating, Co. is one of the largest independent pest control companies in the US, providing fulfilling jobs and excellent service across Louisiana and Texas. We are a family run company dedicated to creating a professional & kind culture, a positive work-life balance, and unparalleled standards. If you are a service-oriented, detail focused, people-person with a polite demeanor who enjoys flexible inside and outside working environments, consider becoming a member of our Pest Control Treatment Team today! We provide paid, specialized training in sales, product & services, safety instruction, and certification.
About the Role
Provide professional pest control and mosquito treatment services for residential and commercial customers by
inspecting properties, identifying pest activity, applying treatments according to label and law requirements, and
documenting service activity.
Why This Role Matters
- 40-hour work week: 8 hours daily, Monday through Friday; emergency/on-call requirements include weekend and night work.
- Exempt position; drivers must be 23 years or older.
- Background check and drug test required.
- Current driver license required; must pass and maintain Applicator Licensure in the state(s) of employment and attend annual recertification.
- Work includes customer interaction, route driving, property inspections, treatment applications, documentation, and equipment/vehicle care.
What You'll Do
- Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, CSR personnel, current customers, and prospective customers.
- Perform visual property inspections and probe for pests including mosquitoes, bedbugs, rodents, and other insects.
- Identify insects using visual cues and available reference and training materials.
- Prepare job sites and compliantly apply pest control and mosquito treatments according to company protocols, manufacturer instructions, labels, and applicable laws.
- Calculate product ratios, application rates, percentages, and proportions as required for treatments.
- Document inspection findings, pesticide quantities, production activity, payments, call-backs, and incomplete jobs using required forms and procedures.
- Maintain issued sprayers, application devices, vehicle, tools, respirator, uniform, smartphone, and tablet.
- Support job completion by ensuring equipment and supplies are available and properly maintained.
Schedule & Work Requirements
40-hour work week: 8 hours daily Monday through Friday; emergency/on-call designation includes weekend and night
work.
Equipment & Tools
Drills; hammers, screwdrivers, trenching tools, shovels, flashlight, water hoses; sprayer rigs and application equipment;
respirators and filters; safety glasses and gloves; protective crawl suit; spill kit; fire extinguisher; first-aid kit; company
vehicle.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Current driver license.
- Computer, smartphone, and iPad literacy, including email and Adobe e-sign.
- Ability to pass and maintain required Applicator Licensure and annual recertification.
- Commitment to ongoing product knowledge through training, product literature, trade shows, and vendor training.
- Tidy grooming and compliance with company dress/uniform requirements; facial-hair limitations apply where requiredfor safe respirator use.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Physical work includes walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, grasping, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, and driving.
- Source job description lists heavy lifting requirements over 50 pounds.
- Work may involve ladders, extreme weather, moderate to loud noise, confined spaces, dampness/dust, and exposure to pest-control treatment agents, products, chemicals, pests, droppings, and traps.
- Potential driving for company events and out-of-town training.
DISCLAIMER: This job description may not be all-inclusive and is subject to change at any time. All employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management. Position descriptions and duties may be modified whenever deemed appropriate. When applicable J&J will consider modifications to the essential job functions to reasonably accommodate a qualified individual with a disability if such accommodation does not create undue hardship. Employment at J&J Exterminating Co. is at-will. This position description is not intended, nor should it be construed to modify this employment at-will relationship.