Pest Control Technician

Job Description

Pest Control Technician

About Viking Pest Control

Viking Pest Control has been a leader in providing reliable, modern, and sustainable pest management solutions for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on offering the most effective and efficient extermination services to residents and businesses throughout New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our team delivers custom-tailored solutions that consistently exceed industry norms, whether for residential or commercial properties. We specialize in controlling and preventing pests like ants, mice, mosquitos, termites, and bed bugs, ensuring healthy, pest-free environments for our communities. At Viking, we believe in prevention, new technology, and sustainable practices to meet the evolving demands for healthy living and working spaces.

About the Job: Your New Career at Viking Pest Control

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a job? Do you seek an employer that provides comprehensive hands-on training and invests in your long-term growth? Viking Pest Control offers a unique opportunity to start a new career with NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! We train all hires!

As a Pest Control Technician, you will play a vital role in our company, providing a crucial link between Viking Pest and our clients through exceptional customer service. You will be helping members of your community by solving their pest and rodent challenges, recommending preventative actions, and building long-term relationships while protecting their homes and businesses. If you enjoy working independently, helping others, and thriving in a fast-paced environment, Viking Pest is the place for you!

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, acting as the primary point of contact for their pest control needs.
• Identify and solve existing pest and rodent problems through effective treatment methods.
• Recommend corrective and preventative actions to clients to avoid future pest issues.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with residential and commercial clients.
• Protect homes and businesses in your community from various pests, including ants, mice, mosquitos, termites, and bed bugs.
• Operate and maintain company-provided equipment and vehicles.
• Utilize company-provided technology (smartphones, computers) for daily tasks and record-keeping.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Great customer service skills and a passion for serving clients.
• Strong dedication and motivation to succeed.
• Passion for helping others and solving problems.
• A safety-first mindset in all aspects of work.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Comfort in working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (Required).
• Reliable transportation to and from the initial work location.
• Comfort with exposure to computers, smartphones, and other technology.

What We Provide (Benefits & Perks)

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• Career Growth: An opportunity to start a new career with hands-on training and investment in long-term growth.
• Year-Round Employment: Stable, full-time work.
• Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of training, technicians receive their own company vehicle with a gas card for all work-related driving, which can be taken home.
• Company Smartphone: Provided for work use.
• Work/Life Balance:
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), starting at 80 hours per year, increasing up to 200 hours per year based on tenure.
  • 8 paid holidays.
  • Technicians are scheduled routes/work in accordance with their location of residence to reduce drive time and support their own community.
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, immediately vested.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Prescription drug program.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Support:
  • Employer-provided uniforms.
  • A peer-to-peer employee recognition program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee discount.
  • Parental leave.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Typical 8-hour shifts.
• Monday to Friday schedule.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Weekends as needed.

Work Location

This is an in-person role, primarily working outdoors at various client locations within your community. Based in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Eastern Shore of Maryland areas.

Viking Pest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.