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:
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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
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Operate company vehicle safely and lawfully
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Obtain and maintain all industry-required licenses and registrations through testing and continuing education credits
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Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicles for cleanliness, preservation, longevity, efficacy, and safety
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Collaborate with customers to schedule or confirm appointments, services, and appropriate preparation for your appointments.
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Ensure proper materials and equipment are present atthe job site
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Ensure the job site is cleaned once work is completed
Insulation
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Replace attic insulation including, removing existing insulation, preparing and inspecting the attic, blowing in new insulation using an insulation truck and equipment.
Encapsulation
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Prepare crawl space for barrier, including the removal of debris
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Install moisture barrier in crawl spaces, including measuring ,rolling, taping, cutting
Liquid Termite Application
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Operate liquid termiticide rig including filling, mixing, and maintenance
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Prepare structures for liquid treatment, including trenching, drilling voids & slabs
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Apply liquid termiticide as prescribed by the product label
Termite Bait Stations
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Install termite bait stations abiding by the safe digging program and mounting bait boxes
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.Locate, clean, and inspect bait stations and bait witha locator
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Repair and replace bait stations as necessary
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Record, graph, and indicate termite activity as required by termite prevention programs and regulatio.n
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Remove bait stations as directed
Other Duties
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Collaborate with Sales to generate leads by identifying opportunities for additional services.
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Attend required training and meetings as prescribed
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Perform other duties as requires
Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Must have & maintain a valid driver's license and motor vehicle record that conforms to our Safe Driver Policy and insurance requirements
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Must pass state required exam for registration/certification after being hired
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Must be over the age of 18
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Must be able to read and speak English fluently
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Weekend work as required
Work Conditions
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Daily driving between stops
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Indoor/outdoor work in seasonal weather conditions including, heat, cold, and rain
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May face high heat or cold conditions in attics, crawl spaces, and other voids
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Kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling in low clearance, tight spaces
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Uneven terrain around the perimeter of structures and landscaping
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May carry product-filled containers and operate motorized equipment,
Competencies
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Excellent customer service
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Detail oriented
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Exhibits integrity
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Self-driven
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Punctual and accountable
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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.
