Free pest control technician job description template
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Pest Control Technician
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Pest Control Technician who inspects homes and businesses, identifies pests and applies treatments safely under state licensing rules. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Inspect properties for signs of pests
- Identify the pest and the best treatment
- Apply pesticides and set traps safely
- Explain the treatment and any precautions to customers
- Keep records of treatments and products used
- Follow state and federal pesticide rules
- Keep the truck and equipment stocked and clean
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Pesticide applicator license or certification [required by your state]
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Able to work in attics, crawl spaces and outdoors
Nice to have
- Prior pest control or field service experience
- Comfort explaining treatments to customers
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Clearwater Pest Services, a three-truck home pest control company.
Clearwater Pest Services is hiring a Pest Control Technician for routine home treatments (Monday to Friday, route-based). You'll inspect, treat and explain what you did to each customer. A state applicator license is required, or we will help you get it within your first [__] days.
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What a pest control technician does
A pest control technician inspects homes and businesses, identifies pests and applies treatments safely under state licensing rules. Typical duties include:
- Inspect properties for signs of pests
- Identify the pest and the best treatment
- Apply pesticides and set traps safely
- Explain the treatment and any precautions to customers
- Keep records of treatments and products used
- Follow state and federal pesticide rules
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says state law requires pest control workers to be licensed, and workers train in safe pesticide use. Check your state's agriculture or pesticide regulator for what applies before you post.
Training: High school diploma or equivalent plus pesticide-use training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pest Control Workers.
How much does a pest control technician make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Do I need to hire a licensed technician?
State law requires licensing for pest control work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rules differ by state and by what the technician applies, so confirm with your state's pesticide regulator.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.