Pest Control Technician
21 days ago
El Cajon
Job Description Branch 2 Field Representative Pest Control Technician Cartwright Termite & Pest Control, Inc. – San Diego County, CA Pay: $23.00–$28.00 per hour + commission on eligible sales + nighttime work incentive pay Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Saturday through Wednesday – Open Availability Required Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k), In-House Continuing Education, Career Advancement Cartwright Termite & Pest Control, Inc., family-owned and serving Southern California since 1962, is seeking a dependable, professional Pest Control Technician. We are more than a traditional pest-control company. Our technicians work in residential, commercial, municipal, school, industrial, transportation, food service, property-management, and other specialized environments. Our focus is on inspection, pest identification, Integrated Pest Management, prevention, documentation, and long-term solutions — not simply applying pesticides. Why Cartwright? Technicians may gain experience in: • General pest control, • Rodent inspection, trapping, baiting, exclusion, remediation recommendations, and prevention, • Cockroach and drain/sewer programs, • Bed bugs, • Termite and fumigation, • Bird and wildlife control, • Bee services, • Gopher and ground-squirrel control, • Mosquito/vector control, • Commercial, municipal, and school IPM, • Emergency pest response Cartwright is also a California licensed contractor, CSLB #290964, with B, C-10, C-36, and C-39 classifications. Professional development includes in-house Continuing Education for all three Structural Pest Control branches, specialty training, and support for additional licensing and certifications. Build Your Licenses – Build Your Career: Cartwright encourages employees to advance their professional qualifications, including: • Branch 1, 2, and 3 licensing, • Applicator, Field Representative, and Operator licenses, • QAC and QAL, • Additional DPR categories, • Fish & Wildlife-related licensing, • Fumigation, bird, wildlife, and exclusion training At Cartwright, gaining another license should open another door. Advancement opportunities may include specialty services, inspections, sales, account management, supervision, training, quality assurance, and management. Rodent Control – More Than Bait Stations: Our rodent programs focus on identifying the cause of the problem, not just treating immediate activity. Technicians inspect for: • Entry points and structural openings, • Nesting and harborage, • Food and water sources, • Sanitation conditions, • Conducive conditions contributing to ongoing activity Recommendations may include trapping, baiting, exclusion, sanitation corrections, remediation, structural repairs, and long-term prevention. Compensation & Benefits: Starting pay depends on licensing, experience, technical ability, driving record, and overall qualifications. Eligible full-time employees may receive: • $23.00–$28.00 per hour, • Commission on eligible sales, • Nighttime work incentive pay, • Medical insurance, • Dental insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan, • In-house Continuing Education, • Licensing and certification support, • Advancement opportunities No high-pressure selling. We want technicians who can identify legitimate customer needs, explain conditions professionally, and recommend appropriate solutions. Responsibilities: • Perform residential and commercial pest-control services, • Inspect and identify pest activity and contributing conditions, • Apply IPM principles, • Service rodent bait stations and traps, • Inspect for rodent entry points, nesting, and conducive conditions, • Develop rodent-control recommendations, including exclusion, sanitation, remediation, and structural corrections, • Treat common structural pests, • Explain findings and recommendations to customers, • Maintain accurate electronic service records, • Follow pesticide labels, SDS requirements, and safety procedures, • Maintain company equipment and service vehicles, • Represent Cartwright professionally Requirements: • Branch 2 Field Representative license, • Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record, • Must be able to pass a TSA background check, • Strong communication and customer-service skills, • Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, • Able to work independently, • Able to safely lift approximately 50 pounds, • Able to climb ladders and work indoors and outdoors, • Comfortable working in attics, crawlspaces, kitchens, utility areas, and commercial environments when required, • Able to use smartphones and electronic service software, • Interested in continued training and licensing Schedule: Saturday through Wednesday – Open Availability Required Cartwright operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including emergency and after-hours response. Some commercial, airport, municipal, and specialty work may require nighttime or after-hours service. Cartwright Termite & Pest Control, Inc. Professional Pest Management Since 1962