Log In

Don't have an account? Sign up now

Lost Password?

Sign Up

Password will be generated and sent to your email address.

Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician

Career guide for pest control technicians in Jamaica

Annual Salary
J$900K–J$2.8M
Salaried + van allowance
Roles Available
95+
Active listings
Market Trend
Stable
Termites & rodents year-round
95+ pest control and environmental services roles across Jamaica right now
View Jobs →

Career Paths

Pest Control Helper
›
Junior Technician
›
Pest Control Tech
›
Senior Technician
›
Operations Supervisor
Agriculture / Biology Graduate
›
Pest Control Tech
›
Technical Manager
›
Branch Manager
Pest Control Tech
›
Fumigation Specialist
›
Pest Control Business Owner

Salary Range

Avg J$1.5M
J$900K / yearJ$2.8M+ / year

Pest control technicians with fumigation licences and termite treatment specialist qualifications earn above the base rate. Senior technicians managing hotel contracts for major resort chains in Montego Bay earn well above average. Pesticide licensing from PIOJ is required for commercial pest control work in Jamaica.

Key Skills

Pest Identification (insects, rodents, wildlife)
Chemical Pesticide Application
Termite & Timber Treatment
Rodent Baiting & Exclusion
Fumigation (phosphine, methyl bromide)
Bed Bug Treatment
Mosquito Control
Safety & PPE Compliance
Customer Education & Reporting
Equipment Maintenance & Calibration

Education

Minimum Entry

  • HEART/NSTA Certificate in Pest Management
  • Or on-the-job training with established pest control company (1+ years)
  • PIOJ Pesticide Applicator Licence (mandatory for commercial work)

Preferred Qualifications

  • HEART/NSTA NVQ — Pest Management
  • BSc Agriculture or Biology (for senior roles)
  • PIOJ Fumigation Licence
  • Structural Pest Control Certification

Professional Qualifications

  • PIOJ Pesticide Applicator Licence (mandatory for commercial work in Jamaica)
  • HEART/NSTA Certificate — Pest Management
  • Fumigation Specialist Licence (PIOJ)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Safety Card
  • BSc Agriculture or Biology (for management roles)

Job Market Trend

Stable
202120222023202420252026

Jamaica's tropical climate means pest pressure is year-round — every hotel, restaurant, food facility, and home requires regular pest management services. Termite infestations in timber-framed and older concrete structures, and dengue/Zika mosquito control programmes, provide a steady base of work for licensed pest control technicians island-wide.

Ready to Find Your Role?

Browse pest control and environmental services vacancies across Jamaica

Search Pest Control Jobs