Pest Technician

Overview

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We are a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. Our mission is to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.

What do our Pest Control Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform pest management services for residential customers. You will identify and eliminate pests from residential properties by conducting inspections, determining the pest infestation type, applying approved treatments (such as pesticides and traps), and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations. You will adhere to safety regulations and communicate with clients about pest control solutions.

• 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; provide advice on reducing the risk of future infestations
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand our product reach 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 (routine maintenance provided)

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Work around animals, insects, and termites
• Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; training provided to handle these conditions safely
• Operate inside and outside in varying weather with company-provided gear
• Move actively—sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating 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 your state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and local regulations (covered by us)
• 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 to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Hourly: $18.50 - $19.00

Starting pay falls within the given range and may vary based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

A career with the Rentokil family of companies offers opportunities for growth and advancement. We reward high performance and promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many roles include performance incentives.

Additional information about benefits and rewards is available as part of our Total Rewards Program.

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