Pest Control Technician

Are you someone who takes pride in quality, safety, and protecting homes?

Smartland is hiring a licensed Pest Control Technician to support and protect over 1,400+ residential units across Northeast Ohio. If you’re detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to keeping homes pest-free, we’d love to meet you.

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Standard daytime hours (8-hour shifts)
• Occasional early mornings or urgent visits depending on pest activity
• Travel between Smartland properties throughout Northeast Ohio
• Company vehicle provided for work-related travel (if applicable)

• Inspect residential properties to identify insects, rodents, and pest activity
• Apply pest control treatments safely and correctly per state, EPA, and label regulations
• Perform routine monthly pest-control services across multiple apartment communities
• Place and monitor traps, baits, and pest-control devices
• Diagnose pest sources and recommend property repairs or preventive measures
• Communicate findings and treatment plans to residents, managers, and maintenance teams
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on pest-related property issues (entry points, moisture problems, sanitation concerns)
• Maintain detailed logs, treatment notes, chemical usage reports, and equipment documentation
• Use a mobile device for routing, recordkeeping, reporting, and scheduling
• Operate company vehicles responsibly while traveling between sites
• Maintain and clean equipment, ensuring compliance with PPE and safety protocols

• Valid Ohio Pest Control License (or the ability to transfer your license)
• 2+ years of professional pest control experience
• Experience identifying and treating common pests (ants, roaches, rodents, bed bugs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of pesticide regulations, label requirements, and safety standards
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, basements, crawlspaces, and outdoor conditions
• Excellent communication and professionalism with residents and team members
• Comfort using mobile apps for documentation and routing
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• Additional maintenance or repair experience is a plus

• Experience working in apartment communities or multi-unit housing
• Knowledge of exclusion methods and minor repair techniques
• Familiarity with App Folio, Yardi, or other property/maintenance software
• Interest in growing into a Lead Pest Technician or Pest Program Supervisor role

• Do not currently hold (or plan to obtain) a valid pest control license
• Struggle with reliability, punctuality, or independent route management
• Avoid documentation, reporting, or following detailed safety procedures
• Are uncomfortable entering occupied units or communicating directly with residents
• Do not follow PPE, label rules, or state compliance regulations

• Stable, full-time position with long-term job security
• Opportunities for advancement within pest control or maintenance operations
• Supportive team environment that values professionalism and accountability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Work directly with a company that values respect, quality, and integrity

If you’re a licensed pest professional who wants steady work, strong support, and the opportunity to grow, apply today and join the Smartland team.

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Architect, Technical Expert, Craftsman, Traditionalist, Administrator, Coordinator

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• This role is ideal for someone who wants stability, independence in the field, and the opportunity to grow within a respected and fast-growing real estate company.