Octavio Figueroa Jr.
Octavio Figueroa Jr. joined The Pest Rangers in 2026 as a Technician, bringing energy, positivity, and a people-first attitude to the team. Based in Wilkes-Barre, Octavio enjoys meeting new people, exploring new places, and creating great experiences for customers every day.
Before joining The Pest Rangers, Octavio worked in customer service, warehouse operations, and as a dietary aide, building strong communication and problem-solving skills along the way. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he takes pride in being able to connect with a wide range of customers and help them feel comfortable and understood. He describes his approach to service as calm, collected, and professional, always believing that first impressions matter and that cleanliness and presentation go a long way.
What makes Octavio stand out is his personality and ability to relate to almost anyone. Being young, tech-savvy, bilingual, and a gamer helps him naturally start conversations and make customers feel at ease from the moment he arrives.
Outside of work, Octavio enjoys cooking, watching anime, playing video games, going to the gym, and riding his dirt bike. A fan of the Yankees and Lakers, he also appreciates relaxing at home on his days off. Many people are surprised to learn that while he’s Dominican and Puerto Rican, he was actually born on the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Octavio says he enjoys working at The Pest Rangers because of the welcoming, understanding, and friendly atmosphere the company provides. He lives by the motto: “You only got one life, so enjoy it and don’t hold grudges.”
