Pest Control Technician

Tennessee Valley Ext. Co., Inc. provides pest control and termite protection to both residential and commercial properties. We are seeking to employ an individual that is a quick learner, understands chemical information easily and communicates favorably with our customers. We want an employee who shares our business values and who continually wants to be educated on service and skills to solve our customers’ problems

Job Requirements:

• US citizen

• Enjoys working with customers

 • Excellent time management skills

• Possess a valid TN Driver’s license

• Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment

• Must be able to work Monday thru Friday and occasional Saturdays

• Willing to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check (if requested)

Must effectively read, speak and write in English (all handwriting to be legible and orderly)

• Preferably looking for someone with at least 5 years work experience with at least 3 years working in an industry related field, for example, route work or service industry.

Education and specifications:

 • High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Will train if you have no prior pest control work experience

• Capable of using touch screen phones, insecticide application equipment and small hand tools

• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions and must obtain applicators certification within 90 days of hiring

Job Duties and responsibilities:

• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic

• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness at all times

  • Always work safely following OSHA requirements and chemical label requirements

• Involve others when necessary in solving customers’ problems when a solution is not readily clear.

• Present themselves in a professional manner; always courteous and friendly with customers and co-workers

• Manage schedule and route each day proactively looking for ways to incorporate new stops and customer calls

• Drive a company vehicle to customer location and provide preventative pest-management services in a safe manner

• Participate in professional development training opportunities to enhance knowledge and meet requirements for state licensing.

• Exceed customer expectations by educating and informing them, making suggestions to customers about how to prevent future pest infestations.

Work Environment:

• You will work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather in areas that are sometimes confined, hot/cold, damp, odoriferous, dirty and/or poorly lighted

.• During a normal work day you may inspect, crawl, and work in sub-areas, basements, and attics of structures and will work around insecticides, termiticides, propellants, fumigants, and other materials commonly found in and around structures. 

Benefits of joining our team: 

 • Paid vacation

• Paid holidays

• Competitive salary

• Paid Personal time off

• Company paid vehicle and cell phone

• Heath insurance (medical, dental and vision) offered

• Working for a 59 year old commercial and residential pest control company who is service minded and continually growing

Job type: Full time