Mosquito and Pest Control Technician
Mosquito Authority Southeast Houston
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Job Description
Are you passionate about hard work and committed to improving the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive environment and love working outside? Then you are a perfect fit for our team! As a Mosquito Control Specialist at Mosquito Authority, you will use proven mosquito-control products and techniques on both commercial and residential properties. Our Mosquito Control Specialists provide expert mosquito control in a friendly, respectful, and efficient manner. If you're dedicated to impeccable client service and enjoy physical work, this is a great opportunity for you. The best part? There's no experience needed! You will be provided with expert training when you join our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and to meet requirements for licensing.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with state requirements, OSHA policies and procedures, and maintaining and utilizing required safety equipment when performing duties.
- Operate a backpack blower (up to 60 pounds) in heat and humidity, often through uneven terrain.
- Responds to basic customer inquiries and requests and notifies owner(s) of complaints or issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Complete job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean company vehicle and operate vehicle safely and legally.
Requirements
- High School graduate / GED preferred
- Valid Driver's license
- Job requires standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
- Extended hours and weekends opportunities possible during peak periods
Perks
- Paid training
- Competitive compensation
- Additional performance-based compensation opportunities
- Healthy approach to work/life balance available
About Us
Our mission is simple: help protect families from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. Each and every one of our team members is dedicated to providing the best services out there so our customers can enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind. Join our team today!
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a location that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Mosquito Authority Corporate. I acknowledge that each independent Mosquito Authority franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Mosquito Authority Corporate is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Mosquito Authority Corporate.
What Most Pest Control Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Pest control in Texas is licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Technicians who apply pesticides need a certified applicator or technician license, which involves training hours and an exam. Many companies hire you first and sponsor the license while you learn. Pay is usually hourly with route bonuses or commission on new accounts, and sales-minded techs who grow their routes earn more.
The work is route based and seasonal. Summer brings the heaviest volume as mosquitoes, ants, roaches, and rodents thrive in Houston humidity. You drive a company vehicle, follow a daily stop list, and manage chemicals safely with the right protective gear. New hires are surprised by how much of the job is customer relationships and how much is physical, from crawling under homes to climbing into hot attics. Steady recurring contracts make this trade more predictable than storm-driven trades, and reliable techs build loyal routes that follow them for years.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A technician starts the day by loading products and reviewing the route of scheduled stops. At each home or business you inspect for activity, identify the pest, and apply the right treatment inside, outside, and around the foundation. You set traps, treat entry points, and note conditions that invite pests back.
Customer communication runs through every stop. You explain what you found, what you did, and what the homeowner can do to help. Safety and documentation are constant. You follow label instructions, record products and amounts, and keep children and pets clear of fresh applications. Some visits are quick recurring services and others are involved, such as termite inspections, rodent exclusion, or crawl-space work. You finish by closing out each stop and confirming the next visit. Expect a lot of driving, physical inspection in tight and hot spaces, and the satisfaction of solving a problem that was stressing a customer out.
What Pest Control Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Pest Control Workers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $17.89/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Pest Control Technician in Texas
Pest control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. A new technician works under a certified applicator and must earn a technician license within a set window, which involves training hours and an exam. With experience you can become a certified commercial applicator in categories like general pest, termite, and lawn and ornamental. Many companies hire you first and sponsor the licensing while you train. Termite and fumigation work require additional category certification and command higher pay.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Technician (in training) $36,171/yr
Run routes under a certified applicator while earning your license.
- 2 Licensed Technician $37,211/yr
Service routes solo and treat common household and commercial pests.
- 3 Certified Applicator / Termite Tech $44,304/yr
Handle termite, fumigation, and specialty categories for more pay.
- 4 Branch Manager / Route Supervisor $44,304/yr
Manage technicians, routes, and quality across a service area.
- 5 Business Owner $60,050/yr
Hold the business license and run your own pest control company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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