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Service Technician

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Recruitment began on February 13, 2026
and the job listing Expires on March 16, 2026
Full-time
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Position Overview

We are hiring a full-time Service Technician / Pesticide Applicator. In this role you will run a daily service route, work directly with customers, and solve real problems for homeowners.

This is a strong fit for recent graduates or students finishing school who want a stable career, independence in their day-to-day work, and a path toward management within the company.

You will not sit behind a desk. Each day you will be out in the field interacting with customers, building relationships, and learning a skilled trade that is always in demand.

Responsibilities

• Run a daily service route resolving customer pest concerns
• Communicate directly with homeowners and answer questions
• Apply pest control treatments following state and federal regulations
• Mix and apply pesticides safely and responsibly
• Maintain accurate treatment records
• Maintain and care for equipment
• Monitor inventory and materials
• Advise customers on prevention and potential issues
• Keep management informed of route concerns

This role includes outdoor work and carrying a backpack sprayer (approximately 50 lbs).

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Contact & Location

Phone
605-688-4425
Email
careers@sdstate.edu
Address

Student Union #136
1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD 57007
Brookings, SD 57007

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours (Academic Year)
M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

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Office of Career Development, South Dakota State University
Phone
605-688-4425
Email
careers@sdstate.edu
Address

Student Union #136
1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD 57007
Brookings, SD 57007

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