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Creed Pest Control
Pest Control Hero — Start Your Career in the Trades
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Pest Control Technician controls problems with unwanted animals and insects in residences, commercial buildings and the areas around them. Inspects buildings, identifies pests and determines pest control treatment. Provides applications of chemical pesticides and sets traps or bait. Makes minor building repairs as needed to keep pests out.
$38,971 / year median in Iowa
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Creed Pest Control | Ames, Iowa Full-Time | Year-Round | $40,000-$55,000 First-Year Earning Potential Become the next Pest Control Hero for your community Looking for more than another job? Creed Pest Control is hiring someone who wants to learn a skilled trade, solve real problems, and build a career with serious advancement potential. No pest control experience is required. We will train you, pay for your licensing, and give you a clear path to grow from apprentice to skilled technician and future leader. You bring the effort, reliability, and drive. We provide the opportunity. What's In It for You? Competitive base pay Production and performance bonus opportunities $40,000-$55,000 first-year earning potential Paid, hands-on training Company-paid licenses and certifications Ongoing professional development Company-provided uniforms Company-provided cell phone Full-time, year-round work Clear pay increases and advancement opportunities A career in the trades without college debt A small team where your work and results get noticed This Is a Career, Not Just a Job Our Pest Control Heroes follow a clear career path: Apprentice → thru → Master Technician As you gain skills, licenses, customer reviews, and experience, you can earn more and take on greater responsibility. You may also advance into specialized services, training, quality control, route leadership, sales, or management as Creed Pest Control continues to grow. What You'll Do You will inspect homes and businesses, identify pest problems, explain solutions, and complete professional pest control services throughout central Iowa. Every day is different. You may solve an ant problem, track down how mice are entering a home, inspect an attic, protect a local business, or help a customer who has nowhere else to turn. This is active, hands-on work that includes driving, working outdoors, climbing ladders, entering attics and crawlspaces, and talking with customers. You May Be a