Pest Control Technician
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Trades / Skilled Labor
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
What do our Pest Control Technicians do?
The primary purpose of this role is to perform industry‑leading pest management services for residential customers. Technicians conduct thorough inspections to identify pest infestations, apply approved treatments, educate customers on prevention, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety regulations.
Responsibilities- Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
- Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while maintaining safety standards.
- Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of a pest‑free environment.
- Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, and help with sales to current and new customers.
- Ensure all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition.
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
- Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle, with routine maintenance covered.
- Work in confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
- Work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Work inside and outside in local climate using company-provided weather gear.
- Move regularly, including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; use ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
- Wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA‑compliant respirator.
- Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers require a proper seal).
- High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the employer).
- Availability to work Monday‑Friday and weekends as needed.
- Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills for following mixing instructions on product labels.
- Customer‑facing experience preferred.
Hourly: $15.00 – $20.00
Benefits- Professional and Personal Growth (multiple avenues for career advancement, training and development programs, tuition reimbursement).
- Health and Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits).
- Retirement (401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions).
- Work‑Life Balance (vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays & floating holidays).
This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents may review privacy rights. Under applicable law, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
The employer will not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment in Massachusetts.
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