A Day in the Life of a Home Services Technician

As a Home Services Technician at Lookout Pest Control, you’ll be out in the field making homes safer, drier, and termite-free. Your workday might include installing attic insulation, laying moisture barriers in crawl spaces, or handling termite prevention and monitoring. You’ll also deliver top-notch customer service—answering questions and ensuring clients feel confident in your work. With a focus on safety, accuracy, and staying current on industry trends, you’ll play a key role in protecting our customers’ homes and driving our company’s success.

Essential Functions:

• Abide by company safety policies and regulatory requirements, including the application, storing, and mixing of product, donning of Personal Protective Equipment, and safe operation of equipment, vehicles, and tools
• Operate company vehicle safely and lawfully
• Obtain and maintain all industry-required licenses and registrations through testing and continuing education credits
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicles for cleanliness, preservation, longevity, efficacy, and safety
• Collaborate with customers to schedule or confirm appointments, services, and appropriate preparation for your appointments.
• Ensure proper materials and equipment are present atthe job site
• Ensure the job site is cleaned once work is completed
  

Insulation:

• Prepare crawl space for barrier, including the removal of debris
• Install moisture barrier in crawl spaces, including measuring ,rolling, taping, cutting

Liquid Termite Application:

• Operate liquid termiticide rig including filling, mixing, and maintenance
• Prepare structures for liquid treatment, including trenching, drilling voids & slabs
• Apply liquid termiticide as prescribed by the product label

Termite Bait Stations:

• Install termite bait stations abiding by the safe digging program and mounting bait boxes
• .Locate, clean, and inspect bait stations and bait with a locator
• Repair and replace bait stations as necessary
• Record, graph, and indicate termite activity as required by termite prevention programs and regulations
• Remove bait stations as directed

Other Duties:

• Collaborate with Sales to generate leads by identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Attend required training and meetings as prescribed
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have & maintain a valid driver's license and motor vehicle record that conforms to our Safe Driver Policy and insurance requirements
• Must pass state required exam for registration/certification after being hired
• Must be over the age of 18
• Must be able to read and speak English fluently
• Weekend work as required

Work Conditions:

• Daily driving between stops
• Indoor/outdoor work in seasonal weather conditions including, heat, cold, and rain
• May face high heat or cold conditions in attics, crawl spaces, and other voids
• Kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling in low clearance, tight spaces
• Uneven terrain around the perimeter of structures and landscaping
• May carry product-filled containers and operate motorized equipment,

Competencies:

• Excellent customer service
• Detail oriented
• Exhibits integrity
• Self-driven
• Punctual and accountable
• Can calculate and measure distance, volume, and mix ratio

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.