Pest Control Technician

Pay & Perks

• $20–$25/hr base, with pay reflecting your license and experience level, plus uncapped commission
• Company vehicle, fully equipped — take it home nightly
• Company gas card and company phone, no out-of-pocket costs
• Paid training and certification renewals
• Off Sundays, guaranteed
• Overtime available for those who want to maximize their paycheck

Schedule

Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday, depending on route assignment. Every-other-Saturday coverage is required during Spring/Summer; the winter/fall schedule runs 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality pest control services to residential and commercial clients
• Run a daily route, resolving customer pest concerns and issues
• Mix, apply, and work with pesticides in compliance with state and federal law
• Maintain accurate service records and pesticide usage/inventory reporting
• Educate customers on prevention strategies and Akela's service offerings
• Maintain truck and equipment in proper working order per Ag regulation standards
• Keep management informed of any issues encountered on your route
• Carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 lbs

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, self-motivated, and takes pride in the work
• Comfortable working independently while staying connected to a supportive team
• A pest problem solver with clear, professional customer communication
• Committed to safety, quality service, and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Active California Applicator's License required — Branch 2 license holders especially encouraged to apply
• 1+ years of pest control experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

If you've already put in the work to get licensed, we want to put you on a route where that license is respected and rewarded.

About Akela Pest Control

About the Role

If you're a licensed pest control professional who's tired of being micromanaged, we built this role for you. Akela hands you a route and trusts you to run it — you're the expert in the field, not someone reading off a script. You'll manage your own daily schedule, solve real problems for real customers, and build a reputation as the go-to pro in your territory.

About Akela Pest Control

Co-founded in Riverside, CA in 2013, Akela Pest Control proudly serves Southern California with expert pest, rodent, gopher, and termite control across Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. Under strong local leadership and a commitment to quality and reliability, we've built a trusted name in the industry — reflected in our 4.8-star Google rating.

Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time

Apply today and be part of the Akela A-Team — where dedication meets innovation in pest control!

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Fuel card
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person