Pest Control Applicator
Mosquito Shield of Northwest Houston
You will be taken to the employer's application page. Listing expires September 5, 2026.
Job Description
Come join the Mosquito Shield Team in 2025! We are a well-established family-run business with great employees. Multiple openings to join our teams are available now. Mosquito Shield is a leader in the Mosquito Control Industry that addresses the need for effective and affordable residential mosquito and tick control services! We are currently interviewing for FULL-TIME and PART-TIME candidates for the 2025 Season. If you want a new job for 2025, have a great attitude, are self-motivated, and understand what it takes to provide excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply. You'll be working outside, servicing customer properties throughout the Houston area.
What We Offer
Competitive base pay Employer will pay all certification costs for Pesticide Operator License Bonus opportunities (Full time) Part-time bonus opportunities are also available. 401k 4% match available after 1 full season of work Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday 7-8 hours with occasional Saturdays from mid-March through mid-November Willing to work with candidates who need a flexible or part-time schedule Extensive product and application training
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service Manage routes with efficiency and professionalism Ability to interact with customers and answer client questions Safely and accurately mix products Drive to customer properties Spray properties with precision and expertise Perform computerized record keeping using a phone Maintain equipment through maintenance/cleaning schedules
Requirements
Over 21 Years Old Valid Driver's License Clean Driving Record Ability to work independently and part of a team Ability to carry a 40lb backpack sprayer Having a valid state pesticide license is a plus! We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
What Most Pest Control Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Pest control in Texas is licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Technicians who apply pesticides need a certified applicator or technician license, which involves training hours and an exam. Many companies hire you first and sponsor the license while you learn. Pay is usually hourly with route bonuses or commission on new accounts, and sales-minded techs who grow their routes earn more.
The work is route based and seasonal. Summer brings the heaviest volume as mosquitoes, ants, roaches, and rodents thrive in Houston humidity. You drive a company vehicle, follow a daily stop list, and manage chemicals safely with the right protective gear. New hires are surprised by how much of the job is customer relationships and how much is physical, from crawling under homes to climbing into hot attics. Steady recurring contracts make this trade more predictable than storm-driven trades, and reliable techs build loyal routes that follow them for years.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A technician starts the day by loading products and reviewing the route of scheduled stops. At each home or business you inspect for activity, identify the pest, and apply the right treatment inside, outside, and around the foundation. You set traps, treat entry points, and note conditions that invite pests back.
Customer communication runs through every stop. You explain what you found, what you did, and what the homeowner can do to help. Safety and documentation are constant. You follow label instructions, record products and amounts, and keep children and pets clear of fresh applications. Some visits are quick recurring services and others are involved, such as termite inspections, rodent exclusion, or crawl-space work. You finish by closing out each stop and confirming the next visit. Expect a lot of driving, physical inspection in tight and hot spaces, and the satisfaction of solving a problem that was stressing a customer out.
What Pest Control Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Pest Control Workers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $17.89/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Pest Control Technician in Texas
Pest control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. A new technician works under a certified applicator and must earn a technician license within a set window, which involves training hours and an exam. With experience you can become a certified commercial applicator in categories like general pest, termite, and lawn and ornamental. Many companies hire you first and sponsor the licensing while you train. Termite and fumigation work require additional category certification and command higher pay.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Technician (in training) $36,171/yr
Run routes under a certified applicator while earning your license.
- 2 Licensed Technician $37,211/yr
Service routes solo and treat common household and commercial pests.
- 3 Certified Applicator / Termite Tech $44,304/yr
Handle termite, fumigation, and specialty categories for more pay.
- 4 Branch Manager / Route Supervisor $44,304/yr
Manage technicians, routes, and quality across a service area.
- 5 Business Owner $60,050/yr
Hold the business license and run your own pest control company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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