Hydrex Pest Control Co. of San Diego
Pest Control Applicator
San Diego, California•Full-time
$18 - $24 hourly
$18 - $24 hourly
About the Job
Entry-Level Pest Control Applicator
Hydrex Pest Control Co. – San Diego, CA
Full-Time | Competitive Hourly Pay + Uncapped Commissions
Full-Time | Competitive Hourly Pay + Uncapped Commissions
Looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career? No pest control experience is required. We'll train the right person.
Hydrex Pest Control Co. is a local, family-owned and operated company that has proudly served San Diego since 1921. We're growing and looking for an Entry-Level Pest Control Applicator to join our team.
This position is an entry point into the pest control industry. You'll receive hands-on training while learning how to safely apply treatments that protect homes and businesses from household pests and wood-destroying organisms.
We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, comfortable working with customers, and ready to learn. For us, finding the right personality and attitude is just as important as previous experience.
What You'll Do:
- Apply insecticides, rodenticides, and other pest control products using sprayers, dusters, traps, and appropriate treatment equipment.
- Perform pest control treatments for residential and commercial customers.
- Learn to identify common pests and conditions that contribute to pest activity.
- Follow all state regulations, product labels, safety procedures, and company standards.
- Properly wear protective equipment and safely handle pest control products.
- Keep accurate records of materials used, treatments performed, and site inspections.
- Explain treatments and pest-prevention recommendations to customers.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Maintain equipment, products, and supplies.
What We're Looking For:
No previous pest control experience required.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Dependable, punctual, and ready to learn.
- Coachable with a strong work ethic.
- Comfortable working with their hands and being outdoors.
- Comfortable around insects, rodents, and other common pests.
- Friendly and confident interacting with customers.
- Able to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures.
- Interested in learning a skilled trade and building a long-term career.
- Able to obtain required California pest control certification/licensing.
- In possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
What We Offer:
Hydrex offers more than just an entry-level job. We provide an opportunity to learn a trade, develop your skills, and grow your career.
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Uncapped commissions.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Hands-on training.
- Certification and professional development opportunities.
- Long-term career growth.
Why Hydrex?
At Hydrex, company culture and team morale matter. You'll be joining a family-owned company with more than a century of history in San Diego and a team that takes pride in providing great service and helping employees grow.
If you're dependable, willing to learn, enjoy working with people, and want an opportunity to build a career in a skilled trade, we'd love to meet you.