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The limited number of people seeking work in pest control and the need to replace workers who leave this occupation should result in many job openings. Employment projections data for pest control workers, 2016-26 Occupational Title SOC Code Employment, 2016 Projected Employment, 2026 Change, 2016-26 Employment by Industry Percent Numeric SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program Pest control workers 37-2021 78,900 85,400 8 6,500.

Self-employed workers, in particular, need these skills in order to run their business. Customer-service skills. Pest control workers should be friendly and polite when they interact with customers at their homes or businesses. Detail oriented. Because pest control workers apply pesticides, they need to be able to follow instructions carefully in order to prevent harm to residents, pets, the environment, and themselves.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Most states require pest control workers to be licensed. Licensure requirements vary by state, but workers usually must complete training and pass an exam. Some states have additional requirements, such as having a high school diploma or equivalent, completing an apprenticeship, and passing a background check. States may have additional requirements for applicators. Advancement Pest control workers typically advance as they gain experience.

Applicators with several years of experience often become supervisors. Some experienced workers start their own pest management company. Important Qualities Bookkeeping skills. Pest control workers must keep accurate records of the hours they work, chemicals they use, and payments they collect.

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What do you like about working at Terminix? 'The opportunity to help customers with their issues and meeting new people on a daily basis.' Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company? 'Just ask the right question and listen very closely in the interview.' What don't you like about working at Terminix? 'The vision is not what I am looking for and the opportunies are none.'

Old general electric fans. Workers are trained and licensed for pesticide usage and wear protective equipment as necessary based on label requirements. However, some injuries and illnesses from pesticide exposure may still occur. Pest control workers are also susceptible to strains and sprains because workers must often kneel, bend, and crawl into tight spaces. Work Schedules Most pest control workers are employed full time. Working evenings and weekends is common.

'Support the inspectors and give them better tools to better their job functions. Employees also need perks and incentives to do their best.' In Miami, FL 'Top three reps always get majority of leads even when you produce your own sales.' What do you like about working at Terminix? 'I like that there are a lot of people to meet everyday who I get to help solve issues with pests.'

'I really didn't like anything and I was there for three years until I found a better career. Took this job out of desperation.'

'You need to become more flexible. Forcing everything to fit a formula created limited ability to grow for both employees and customers.'

Similar Occupations This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of pest control workers. Occupation Job Duties ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2017 MEDIAN PAY Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites. $33,450 Grounds maintenance workers ensure that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment. $28,110 Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition. No formal educational credential $24,990.

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ServiceMaster is committed to having our online application process accessible by all, including those individuals with a disability where appropriate, but offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. The alternative method is only available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and certain state and/or local laws.

State & Area Data Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) The (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OES data maps for employment and wages by state and area.

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Quit making up new rules, policies and regulations for the sake of doing so. Quit inventing the wheel. It is not working for Tru Green - don't ruin the Terminix culture.' In Houston, TX 'Terminix was a good company.'

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I thought if you were sick, you used sick days, not the case. Middle of a flu epidemic and people risk losing time, money, and possible job. Preach a customer is always right mentality but when we try to make it so, we get penalized as employees.

• Projections Central Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state.

'If you enjoy putting familiy first and then work - RUN!!' What don't you like about working at Terminix?

In Hayward, CA 'Working at Terminix was challenging but an excellant experience.' What do you like about working at Terminix?

• Fraud is not tolerated. Workers' compensation fraud is punishable under state law.

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Incorporating workers' compensation into your employee handbook shows your staff that you take work injuries seriously. It can also save you trouble with legal issues and employee relations down the line. Consider including these points in your policy: • Employees must report work injuries right away. Be sure supervisors know the importance of prompt reporting, and to pass along any reports of injury to your claims coordinator as soon as they hear about them. • Employees will be brought back to work as soon as they are medically able. Even if an injured employee can't return to his or her regular job right away, providing transitional work as soon as possible reduces your claim costs and increases the likelihood that the employee will recover smoothly.

'I disliked the mandatory cold calling twice a week. Also the lack of flexibility and how they would micromanage your day with surprise visits. Sometimes they will illegally change your commission on certain jobs because the price of chemicals has gone up.

Injuries and Illnesses All pesticide products are reviewed and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and workers must follow label directions. Some pest control chemicals are toxic and can be harmful to humans, so care should be taken when using such chemicals.

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The issues I have are limited to operating procedure. The branch I work for currently does not have any real objectives to work with it's one thing today something different tomorrow.

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'I enjoy working with co-workers. Benefits are not bad, when you are allowed to use them as stated in handbook.' Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

About 1 in 5 pest control workers worked more than 40 hours per week in 2016. State laws require pest control workers to be licensed. State laws require pest control workers to be licensed. Most workers need a high school diploma and receive moderate on-the-job training. Many pest control companies require that employees have good driving records. Education A high school diploma or equivalent is typically the minimum qualification for most pest control jobs. Training Most pest control workers begin as technicians, receiving both formal technical instruction and moderate-term on-the-job training from employers.

They also must be able to withstand uncomfortable conditions, such as heat when they climb into attics in the summertime and cold when they enter crawl spaces during winter. Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S.

Let employees know that you and SFM have zero tolerance for fraud and actively pursue offenders. For more details, see SFM's. Including these items in your employee handbook is a great start, but it's a good idea to communicate these same ideas in other ways, such as a training class or employee newsletter. This is not intended to serve as legal advice for individual fact-specific legal cases or as a legal basis for your employment practices.

For most profiles, this tab has a table with wages in the major industries employing the occupation. It does not include pay for self-employed workers, agriculture workers, or workers in private households because these data are not collected by the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, the source of BLS wage data in the OOH.

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company? 'Unless you have no other options, learn the job and make your calls.' What don't you like about working at Terminix? 'The lack of concern for customers. The false sense of security conveyed to customers regarding warranty issues.'

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics The median annual wage for pest control workers was $34,370 in May 2017. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,650, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $55,080.

What don't you like about working at Terminix? 'I dislike the sales aspects.

Learn more about pest control workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. Pest control workers inspect a building and its premises for signs of pests.

What suggestions do you have for management? 'Need to improve the quality of work and products.' In San Diego, CA What do you like about working at Terminix? 'I enjoyed the ability to mange all aspects of the individual branch. The new experience that I was involved with daily were also nice.' Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

'I like that I can be an in home consultation with lots of customer Interaction. I also enjoy the physically demanding, aspect of the job and the potential high income.' Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company? 'Expect to do a lot of driving, so you must have reliable transportation.' What don't you like about working at Terminix?

We have a smaller company, do you cover whether we need to include FMLA or not? Once you purchase your handbook you’ll take a short online interview where you will be asked questions relating to FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and provided language for that policy. This interview process will indicate what policies your business is subject to. Does your employee handbook cover city policies? Where applicable the handbook covers city specific policies. What happens when new “laws” or “policies” are released in my state? Any time a provision is updated or added to a handbook you’ll receive an update sent directly your inbox with detailed instructions on how to update or add the provision.

What suggestions do you have for management? Think outside the box to motivate your team. Be grateful and appreciative for hard work. Fire yourselves!' In Benton, IL 'I don't think Sales is the job for me even though others may enjoy it.' What do you like about working at Terminix? 'I enjoyed the training and positive attitudes.

Pay The Pay tab describes typical earnings and how workers in the occupation are compensated—annual salaries, hourly wages, commissions, tips, or bonuses. Within every occupation, earnings vary by experience, responsibility, performance, tenure, and geographic area.

This ensures that all the federal and state provisions and language requirements are included and legally compliant. After each provision you will review the provided language and have the ability to amend or replace that language with your own. Can we send a printed version to some employees and provide others with online access? Your employee handbook is hosted online for you and your employees to access privately and securely. You also have the option to print copies. Professional printing services are available at an additional cost.

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'I dislike changing office policies and politics. We were recently told how we could use our sick days.

In Madison, WI 'I was hurried and poorly trained which was unfortunate.' What do you like about working at Terminix? 'The direct customer contact and working independently was something I enjoyed at Terminix.' Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company? 'Be prepared to be busy and to be hurried on to the job.' What don't you like about working at Terminix? 'I disliked the poor training and time scheduling jobs, also the lack of product.'

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Terminix has good rewards and is an overall excellent company.' Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company? 'Make sure you understand what you are getting yourself into. If you're in Sales, then you need to expect sales. You need to be a closer, and have the skills of a closer. Not a presenter, or an order-taker. You need the ability to create and close sales.'

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