Pest Technician

Steritech

Pest Technician performing pest management services for commercial customers. Identifying pests, applying treatments, and educating clients on prevention methods.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pest control application and customer education, ensuring adherence to safety standards while effectively managing pest prevention and treatment in commercial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pest Control ApplicationCustomer EducationPest InspectionCommunication SkillsBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Pest Control ProductsChemical ApplicationBait and Trap UsageQuality Pest InspectionsEffective Treatments

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationReading SkillsWriting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Pest Control EquipmentService Vehicle

Industry Keywords

Commercial Food EnvironmentPharmaceutical EnvironmentPest Prevention Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards
Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment
Provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations
Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm their appointments
Ensure that all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition
Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle
Effectively communicate with internal team and clients
Perform quality pest inspections and effective treatments for our clients in commercial food, pharmaceutical and related environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
Basic math skills - You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)