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Bastion Pest Control

Pest Control Technician / RCA / Austin, TX

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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.

$39,244 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Austin, TX | Salary + Path to Commission | Company Truck & iPhone/iPad Provided We're launching a new pest control company in Austin built on premium service standards and fast growth. We're looking for an experienced, licensed applicator to serve as our Responsible Party and help build the company from the ground up. You will be the company's RCA and main technician.
Our Vision:
Reach the PCT Top 100 within 10 years. We're investing heavily to make it happen and looking for equally ambitious people to help build it. This is not just another pest control job where you clock in and clock out. We are seeking extremely motivated individuals who want to grow alongside the business. www.

BastionPestControl.co (our company website) We do have a seperate business in Michigan that is also only a couple years old. That company is growing at in incredible rate and the technicians at that location all make between $75k-$100k per year. Most of your income does come from commissions and as a new business, we have to get those customers before you can get a higher pay. So your pay starting off will not be very high but your income will grow quickly. We do work longer hours during the summer season and will cut back on hours during the winter. All full time employees do get 1 week of paid vacation per year. Our plan for Bastion is to have a D2D sales team before year 3. So if you have D2D experience, then make sure to mention that in your cover letter. The first service area for the business will be North Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leadander. You do need to be willing to commute to this area daily.
Responsibilities:
Serve as Responsible Certified Applicator on our TDA business license Hold TX licenses for General Pest, Mosquito, Bed Bug, Rodent, and Cockroach (no wildlife/termite needed) Train and sign off on apprentices working toward licensure Perform and oversee treatment across all standard pest categories Help build our treatment standards, SOPs, and quality benchmarks from day one Represent the company to a high professional standard with clients
Requirements:
5+ years of hands-on pest control experience Current TX license(s) for General Pest, Mosquito, Bed Bug, Rodent, and Cockroach (or ability to add quickly) Clean criminal background, clean driving record, ability to pass drug screen Credit check required (company vehicle/financial responsibility) Comfortable in a startup environment as hours scale toward full-time
Compensation:
Salaried to start, transitioning to 10-20% commission per service job as we grow — strong six-figure potential long-term (you will get paid biweekly with whichever number is larger) Company truck (shared) and iPhone/iPad included Real growth opportunity into a senior leadership role. The main objective for the RCA is to grow into a leadership role within the company
Ideal Candidate:
An experienced, licensed professional who takes pride in doing it right and wants to help build something exceptional from the ground up — not just clock in.
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Fuel card Opportunities for advancement
Experience:
Pest control: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
English (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Fuel card Paid time off Paid training
Work Location:
In person