Pest Control Technician

Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to perform industry‑leading pest management services for residential customers. The technician is responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from residential properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of infestation, applying appropriate treatments, and providing preventative measures while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients.

• 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, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest‑free environment.
• Give advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand the customer base.
• Ensure that 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 (routine maintenance provided).

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Work around animals, insects, and termites.
• Handle mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals with required safety training.
• Work both inside and outside in local climate while wearing company‑provided weather gear.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks: sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, moving up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal properly).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Licenses/certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations (covered by the employer).
• Available 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 product‑label instructions.
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Base pay range: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour. Total earnings may also include overtime, incentives, commissions, performance bonuses, and route assignment (where applicable).

• Professional and personal growth through multiple career‑development avenues.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues.
• Health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off, sick days, company‑paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Work‑life balance initiatives.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. If you have a disability, please let us know so we can provide reasonable accommodations.