Pest Control Technician Jobs in Cairns
Pest Control Technician, Cairns
If you take pride in doing the job properly, you keep your word, and you want a team that backs you, we should talk. We’re local, we’re busy, and we’re building a crew of technicians who care about quality and customers.
- Local Cairns team
- Residential + commercial work
- Training and support
- Safety and standards first
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be out in the field inspecting, treating, and preventing pest issues across Cairns homes and businesses. This is hands-on work that rewards people who think ahead and take ownership.
- Carry out pest inspections and identify pest activity and risk areas
- Apply treatments safely and effectively, following label directions and SDS
- Set up monitoring, baiting, and prevention measures (including timber pest where qualified)
- Explain findings and prevention steps in plain English, no jargon
- Keep accurate job notes and compliance records
- Look after equipment, vehicle presentation, and site cleanliness
What we’re looking for
We want someone reliable, teachable, and customer-minded. Experience helps, but character is non-negotiable.
- Strong communication and customer service, you can build trust quickly
- Safety-first mindset, PPE and procedures matter every time
- Problem-solving skills, you notice patterns and fix root causes
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Manual licence and confident driving around Cairns suburbs
- Physically capable of active, outdoor work in tropical conditions
Licences and training
In Queensland, technicians who apply pesticides or fumigants for fee-for-service work generally need a Pest Management Technician licence with the relevant endorsements (urban, timber, fumigation, etc).
- If you’re already licensed, great, bring your endorsements
- If you’re not yet licensed, we’ll look for genuine commitment to obtaining what’s required
- We expect clean, compliant work and accurate reporting
Note: licensing and endorsement requirements vary by work type. We’ll align duties to your current level and support your pathway.
Why technicians like working with us
Tropical Palms is not a churn-and-burn outfit. We want good people long-term, so we set you up to do the job properly.
- Local team, real support, no nonsense
- Quality standards that protect customers and your reputation
- Training, mentoring, and clear processes
- Work you can be proud of, not quick fixes
- Respect for your time, your safety, and your effort