Pest Control Technician

Job Summary

Rentokil is a global leader in pest control services. As a Pest Control Technician, you will perform industry‑leading pest management services for residential customers, identifying and eliminating pests while ensuring safety compliance and client communication. Benefits start day 1 for full‑time colleagues, with no waiting period.

• 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, and provide advice on reducing future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand product offerings to new customers.
• 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.

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Work around animals, insects, and termites, as well as mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Be able to work inside and outside in local climate using company‑provided weather gear.
• Move around regularly, including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers need a seal).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided).
• Required licenses/certificates as mandated by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the employer).
• Availability Monday‑Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for following product label mixing instructions.
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Base pay range: $17.00 – $23.00 per hour. Pay may vary based on location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Full‑time colleagues qualify for a comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; paid time off (vacation and sick days); company‑paid holidays and floating holidays; and other wellness and savings benefits. Part‑time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria.

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. The state of Massachusetts prohibits the use of lie detector tests in the hiring process.

All applicants are considered under applicable equal‑employment‑opportunity laws and all qualified applicants are granted consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, military status, or other protected characteristics.