What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Services Technician position at LOOKOUT PEST CONTROL, INC?
A Day in the Life of a Home Services Technician:
As a Home Services Technician at Lookout Pest Control, you’ll be out in the field making homes safer, drier, and termite-free. Your workday might include installing attic insulation, laying moisture barriers in crawl spaces, or handling termite prevention and monitoring. You’ll also deliver top-notch customer service—answering questions and ensuring clients feel confident in your work. With a focus on safety, accuracy, and staying current on industry trends, you’ll play a key role in protecting our customers’ homes and driving our company’s success.
Essential Functions:
- Abide by company safety policies and regulatory requirements, including the application, storing, and mixing of product, donning of Personal Protective Equipment, and safe operation of equipment, vehicles, and tools
- Operate company vehicle safely and lawfully
- Obtain and maintain all industry-required licenses and registrations through testing and continuing education credits
- Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicles for cleanliness, preservation, longevity, efficacy, and safety
- Collaborate with customers to schedule or confirm appointments, services, and appropriate preparation for your appointments.
- Ensure proper materials and equipment are present atthe job site
- Ensure the job site is cleaned once work is completed
Insulation
- Replace attic insulation including, removing existing insulation, preparing and inspecting the attic, blowing in new insulation using an insulation truck and equipment.
Encapsulation
- Prepare crawl space for barrier, including the removal of debris
- Install moisture barrier in crawl spaces, including measuring ,rolling, taping, cutting
Liquid Termite Application
- Operate liquid termiticide rig including filling, mixing, and maintenance
- Prepare structures for liquid treatment, including trenching, drilling voids & slabs
- Apply liquid termiticide as prescribed by the product label
Termite Bait Stations
- Install termite bait stations abiding by the safe digging program and mounting bait boxes
- .Locate, clean, and inspect bait stations and bait witha locator
- Repair and replace bait stations as necessary
- Record, graph, and indicate termite activity as required by termite prevention programs and regulatio.n
- Remove bait stations as directed
Other Duties
- Collaborate with Sales to generate leads by identifying opportunities for additional services.
- Attend required training and meetings as prescribed
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have & maintain a valid driver's license and motor vehicle record that conforms to our Safe Driver Policy and insurance requirements
- Must pass state required exam for registration/certification after being hired
- Must be over the age of 18
- Must be able to read and speak English fluently
- Weekend work as required
Work Conditions
- Daily driving between stops
- Indoor/outdoor work in seasonal weather conditions including, heat, cold, and rain
- May face high heat or cold conditions in attics, crawl spaces, and other voids
- Kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling in low clearance, tight spaces
- Uneven terrain around the perimeter of structures and landscaping
- May carry product-filled containers and operate motorized equipment,
Competencies
- Excellent customer service
- Detail oriented
- Exhibits integrity
- Self-driven
- Punctual and accountable
- Can calculate and measure distance, volume, and mix ratio
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
