Pest Control Service Technician

Company: Stride Pest Control
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

We're hiring a full-time pest control technician to help our customers get rid of unwanted visitors! You'll identify red flags that signal the presence of an infestation, decide on the appropriate treatment, and safely administer the appropriate tactics to eradicate pests and keep them from coming back. The ideal applicant has experience with integrated pest management, strong customer service skills, and enjoys helping people. If you're a detail-oriented professional looking for a stable career, we have a place for you. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

--- Record work activities and complete all paperwork after finishing services
--- Wear protective equipment and follow all safety guidelines and instructions when using power spraying equipment and fumigation equipment
--- Respond to customer inquiries regarding pest management
--- Schedule appointments with customers by working with our in-office employees
--- Combine the correct amount of chemicals to spray over the area based on the area's measurements
--- Able to work in all weather conditions
--- Comfortable working in enclosed spaces such as in attics and under houses
--- No previous pest control experience is required but a consistent work history is a huge plus
--- Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance
--- Ability to work a schedule that will vary seasonally (summer - roughly 50 hours per week; winter - roughly 40 hours per week)
--- Ability to work independently
--- Have a great "bedside manner" with customers and be able to interact with them in a professional, polite, and tactful manner
--- Strong verbal and written communication skills
--- Able to mix chemicals as dictated by the treatment
--- Detail oriented
--- Must pass a drug test
--- Must pass a background check
--- Current Texas driver's license and clean driving record

Qualifications:

--- Not bothered by working outside in a variety of weather conditions
--- Clean background check
--- High school graduate or equivalent
--- Physically fit enough to lift 50 lbs and climb into confined spaces regularly
--- Able to work with different types of critters, including rodents, termites, bed bugs, and more
--- High School diploma or G.E.D.
--- Able to pass a background check
--- Basic math skills
--- Communication skills
--- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing stairs, working at heights up to 20 feet, and going into tight spaces

About Company:
Stride Pest Control is a growing family-owned company that has been providing comprehensive pest care services to homeowners in Central Texas since 2013. From our office staff to our field technicians, the entire Stride team is dedicated to providing "the best possible service in the nicest possible way." Whether we're handling an insect infestation or tackling a rodent problem, we're committed to giving our customers the peace of mind that comes with knowing their home is safe and pest free year-round.

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