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Job Description

Job Description

Join a Trusted Company with Over a Century of Excellence

Since 1888, Smithereen Pest Management has been a trusted leader in pest control—and an amazing place to build a career. We’re a family-owned company entering our second century of service, guided by our core values of leadership, honesty, respect, success, and passion .

At Smithereen, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a legacy built on community, innovation, and teamwork.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people—both at work and beyond.

• Community & Purpose : Through our volunteer program, S.E.L.E.C.T. (Smithereen Environment Life Education Community Teamwork) , you can earn up to 3 extra vacation days by giving back to the community.
• Education Support : Our Jennings Education Foundation helps fund educational expenses for employees and their families—including spouses, partners, and children.
• Family-Friendly Fun : From holiday parties and volunteer events, you’ll enjoy plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate with coworkers and family.
• Career Growth : We offer paid training , promote from within, and provide the tools to help you grow into a true Pest Management Professional .

What You’ll Do

As a Pest Management Service Technician , you’ll work independently, building strong relationships with customers and keeping their homes and businesses pest-free.

You’ll :

Who You Are

We’re looking for reliable, self-managed professionals who love solving problems and working with people.

You have :

(Must be at least 21 years of age.)

What We Offer

Join the Smithereen Family

If you’re looking for a stable, recession-proof career where you can make a difference and be part of something lasting, Smithereen is the place for you . We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, inclusion, and opportunity for all. Veterans and transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply.

Apply today—let’s build your career together.

Company Description

Smithereen has been an industry leader in providing unmatched pest control service in addition to being an amazing place to work. Smithereen is always looking for team members that share our core values of leadership, honesty, respect, success, and most importantly, passion.

Smithereen is led by a 4th generation owner and president, who is continuing Smithereen's 2nd century of devoted service, a commitment to not only employees but to the communities that Smithereen serves.

Smithereen strives to engage the community and support charities within it, with their volunteer initiative, S.E.L.E.C.T (Smithereen Environment Life Education Community Teamwork) As a reward for volunteering, employees are eligible to earn up to 3 extra vacation days.

Smithereen’s leadership believes strongly in the value of education along with the well-being of employees and their families.The company offers a scholarship program through Jennings Education Foundation. Specifically, JEF funds are available to support Smithereen staff, spouses, partners and children with the costs tied to educational supplies and tuition.

Being a family owned business, Smithereen offers many company outing activities for you and your family to attend, including holiday parties, boat cruises, sporting events, picnics, and bowling.

We are looking for career minded individuals to join our team for a career in a recession proof industry. The need is real and beyond seasonal. Looking for self managed, with excellent communication skills, reliable people person 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 promote within.

Company Description

Smithereen has been an industry leader in providing unmatched pest control service in addition to being an amazing place to work. Smithereen is always looking for team members that share our core values of leadership, honesty, respect, success, and most importantly, passion.\r\n\r\nSmithereen is led by a 4th generation owner and president, who is continuing Smithereen's 2nd century of devoted service, a commitment to not only employees but to the communities that Smithereen serves.\r\n\r\nSmithereen strives to engage the community and support charities within it, with their volunteer initiative, S.E.L.E.C.T (Smithereen Environment Life Education Community Teamwork) As a reward for volunteering, employees are eligible to earn up to 3 extra vacation days.\r\n\r\nSmithereen’s leadership believes strongly in the value of education along with the well-being of employees and their families.The company offers a scholarship program through Jennings Education Foundation. Specifically, JEF funds are available to support Smithereen staff, spouses, partners and children with the costs tied to educational supplies and tuition.\r\n\r\nBeing a family owned business, Smithereen offers many company outing activities for you and your family to attend, including holiday parties, boat cruises, sporting events, picnics, and bowling.\r\n\r\nWe are looking for career minded individuals to join our team for a career in a recession proof industry. The need is real and beyond seasonal. Looking for self managed, with excellent communication skills, reliable people person 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 promote within.