Pest Control Technician

Since 1888, Smithereen has been an industry leader in providing pest control service and an employer where people want to work. Smithereen seeks team members who share our core values of leadership, honesty, respect, success, and passion.

Smithereen is led by a 4th generation owner and president, continuing Smithereen's 2nd century of devoted service to employees and the communities we serve. The company supports the community through the S.E.L.E.C.T (Smithereen Environment Life Education Community Teamwork) volunteer initiative; employees may earn up to 3 extra vacation days for volunteering.

Smithereen values education and the well-being of employees and their families. The company offers a scholarship program through the Jennings Education Foundation, funding educational supplies and tuition costs for Smithereen staff, spouses, partners, and children.

As a family-owned business, Smithereen offers company outings for you and your family, including holiday parties, boat cruises, sporting events, picnics, and bowling. We are looking for career-minded individuals for a career in a recession-proof industry. We seek self-motivated, reliable people-persons with excellent communication skills, open to new ideas. You come to Smithereen with an open mind and we will show you how to become a problem-solving Pest Management Professional.

We offer paid training and opportunities for advancement.

• Removal and prevention of nuisance wildlife from man-made structures and the areas around them. This includes inspections of physical structures, setting of traps, physical capture of animals, euthanasia of animals, and installation of preventive materials. Daily activities include: setup of daily service route, communicating with customers, sale of services, completion of service work, and office check-in.

• Operate motor vehicle – must possess valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Previous Wildlife Technician Experience Preferred.
• Pass IDNR state certification exam (80%) for nuisance wildlife control.
• Enter/exit structures, crawl spaces, attics, climb over and on top of structures, ascend and descend stairs/ladders, walk on roofs, wade in water.
• Read, write reports, and comprehend pesticide labels and training materials printed in English.
• Utilize OSHA mandated personal protective equipment.
• Visually inspect for wildlife activity in, on, and around structures, determine species present, active and potential points of entry, install preventive solutions to active and potential wildlife situations.
• Utilize basic tools and inspection equipment including: power drill, hammer, staple gun, screwdriver, pry bar, mirror, flashlight, saw, tin snips, wire cutters, pliers, socket set.
• Tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, seasonal weather, and damp, dusty, poorly lighted areas.
• Be able to lift, carry by hand, and extend ladders up to 40 feet in height (approximately 75 pounds) multiple times each day; be able to carry traps containing animals (weighing approximately 30 lbs) multiple times each day; and be able to lift your own weight to access attics and some rooftops.
• Have the ability to clearly communicate service and sales information to customers multiple times each day.
• Capture animals using traps, capture poles, nets, or by hand.
• Smithereen provides a fully paid and comprehensive training program.

• Health/Dental/Vision plan for individuals or family coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company funding
• 401-K with dollar-for-dollar company match
• Profit sharing bonus opportunities
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• 5 Paid Personal Days
• 7+ Paid Holidays off
• Company vehicle (to take home) and gas card for field workers
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Jennings Education Foundation funds available to support Smithereen staff, spouses, partners, and children with educational resources and tuition costs
• Student loan repayment program
• Three (3) paid community days after volunteering at company-selected events
• Company outings – holiday parties, picnics, bowling, and more for families
• Fun and relaxed work environment with a great group of people

Smithereen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. We actively seek transitioning military personnel and veterans. We are a drug-free environment.