We are a local, fast-growing, eco-sensitive pest management company in Wake Forest. We pride ourselves on partnering with our customers to make their homes and businesses as pest-free as possible. Our main focus is on general pest and termite control services for both commercial and residential locations.
Job responsibilities:
- Inspect buildings for unwanted pest activity and infestation
- Able to enter, inspect and treat crawl space areas as needed.
- Identify types of insects, animals, and other pests
- Measure dimensions of the area needing treatment
- Recommend pest treatment and elimination options
- Set traps and baits in the infested area and surrounding areas
- Mix pesticides according to label, area and pest type requirements
- Apply pesticides in and around customers’ homes
- Identify and promote product/service upselling opportunities to customers
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including use of PPE
- Follow pesticide safety instructions and procedures
- Keep work vehicle tidy and stocked with tools and equipment
- Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles
- Prepare cost estimates
- Coordinate service with customers and handle complaints professionally
- Accurately log billable hours using a time tracking app
- Manage job details, review daily tasks, and follow up with customers using our pest control app
Qualifications and skills:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience as a pest control technician preferred but not required.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record.
- Knowledge of pest control tools and techniques a plus
- Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert measurements
- Able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders in all weather conditions
- Strong planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (multiple languages are a plus)
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to safely apply pesticides and chemicals
- Experience using scheduling apps or routing apps preferred (training can be provided)
Working hours:
- Full-time, year-round
- Mon–Fri, with some Saturdays
- Overtime available but not required
Compensation:
- $17–22/hour (based on experience)
- Commission opportunities available.
- Paid holidays
Email your resume to: charles@wakepest.com