Responsible Certified Applicator (RCA)- Entrepreneurial Tech - Pest

Certified Applicator of Record

Requirement: Valid Texas Certified Commercial Applicator license, willing to serve as Responsible Certified Applicator (RCA) with TDA.

About the Company:

We are a newly formed pest control company based in Houston, TX, built to serve both commercial clients (restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and other facilities) and residential customers across the greater Houston area. Founder-led and moving fast, we are structured for growth through direct sales and strategic acquisitions. This is a true ground-floor opportunity—not a role within an established book of business.

About the Founder:

The founder brings 15 years of successful experience in finance and business development, including work with multiple private-equity-backed ventures that achieved successful exits. He has built and scaled teams and recently closed an unrelated transaction in late 2025. He is now launching this pest control company from the ground up, applying a proven “buy-and-build” model: establish a strong local brand in Houston and grow both organically and through M&A.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced Certified Commercial Applicator to serve as our Responsible Certified Applicator (RCA) and help build the company from day one. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled technician who wants greater involvement on the business side while continuing to deliver high-quality treatment services. The right person will help shape service standards and training programs, build a client base across commercial and residential markets, and be rewarded well beyond standard industry compensation for the growth they help drive.

Position Overview:

The Certified Commercial Applicator will serve as the company's Responsible Certified Applicator (RCA), the individual designated with TDA as responsible for training and supervision of all pest control operations for the business, and will report directly to the founder. This role is ideal for someone seeking more upside and greater influence over the technical side of the business than a typical technician position offers.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the company's Responsible Certified Applicator (RCA) with TDA
Assist with licensing, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Develop pest control service protocols and operating procedures for commercial and residential accounts
Help identify, pursue, and close new accounts across both commercial and residential markets
Perform inspections and treatments for new and existing accounts
Oversee chemical handling and safety compliance
Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation
Provide input on training programs as additional technicians are hired

Compensation:

Competitive base salary
Above-average commission on every new account you help secure
Significant milestone bonuses at the 12-month and 24-month marks, tied to revenue and account-growth targets—structured to reward the person who builds real momentum early, not just one-off deals

Total compensation potential of $100,000+ is very achievable

As employee #1, you will have tremendous opportunity to scale both your compensation and responsibilities as the company grows

This is a high-impact, high-upside role for the right Certified Applicator ready to help build something from the ground up.