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Greater Landover, MD, USA | MDN | Hourly | 20.00-27.00 per hour Based on Experience & Certifications | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), GSTD, LTD, Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Spend Accounts (Medical & Childcare), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans

Join American Pest as we celebrate 100 years of bug-busting brilliance in 2025!

Are you outgoing? Motivated? Not afraid to take on ants with righteous fury and a professionally calibrated sprayer? Then congratulations, you might be exactly who we're looking for.

At American Pest, we believe in Trust, Integrity, and Quality (TIQ!), but we also believe work should be fun. Pest control attracts people from all sorts of backgrounds - delivery drivers, servers, retail workers, military veterans, lawncare, and folks who've mastered the art of not freaking out when something crawls into their field of view. If that's you, we can train you up into a full-fledged Pest Control Technician!

What You'll Get (AKA: All the Good Stuff!)... We want to help our employees build a great career and a great future. At American Pest, you'll have access to these fantastic benefits!

All the Wellness Goodies:

+ Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options

+ Delta Dental and Vision

+ Prescription drug program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses

+ Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans

Your Wallet Will Thank You:

+ Competitive hourly compensation with overtime above 40 hours

+ 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)

+ Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)

+ Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options

Perks That Keep You Sane:

+ Enjoy stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth

+ Paid training

+ A take-home company vehicle for field positions

+ Paid time off and eight paid holidays

+ A peer-to-peer employee recognition program

+ Opportunities for advancement

The Job Itself... You'll travel the region defeating invaders of the 4-plus-legged variety, protecting homes and businesses, and becoming the pest superhero your customers will remember forever. You'll diagnose pest problems, create treatment plans, and deliver service with honesty, empathy, and a smile big enough to charm even a spider. Maybe.

The Person We Need... What does it take to be a successful technician at American Pest? For starters, you'll be at least 18 years old, enthusiastic, dutiful, and dedicated with an eye for detail and love for customer service. You'll also have...

+ The ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service out of the way areas, and position yourself to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces

+ The ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

+ The ability to work outdoors in all regular seasonal weather conditions

+ Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.

+ Held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with an acceptable driving record

+ The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

+ Good oral and written communication

+ Solid attention to detail

+ Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

+ Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)

+ Availability to work some weekends

+ High school degree or equivalent

The Scoop on American Pest... Founded way back in 1925, American Pest has proudly spent a century keeping homes and businesses comfortable, safe, and pest-free. We're a fast-growing, tech-forward company with more than 450 amazing team members, and we're part of Anticimex - a global leader in modern pest management. Around here, we value Trust, Integrity, and Quality, but we also believe in being friendly, supportive, and just the right amount of fun. Every day, our teams work hard, help people, and keep our communities moving forward (with far fewer critters).

How to Join the Fun... Knowing what to expect when job hunting is always a welcome relief. Our process for this position includes the following steps:

+ Application submission

+ Short phone interview

+ Schedule an interview and complete our full application

+ Interview in person at one of our six office locations in Fulton MD, Frederick MD, Springfield VA, Richmond VA, Troy VA, or Virginia Beach VA.

+ Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on step 6, tentative start date set

+ Criminal background check/drug screening/reference check

+ Official start date confirmed

+ Welcome!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace