Pest Technician
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Benefits Start Day 1 for Full‑Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
What do our Pest Control Technicians do?The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for residential customers. You will be responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from residential properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of pest infestation, applying appropriate treatments like pesticides and traps, and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations, all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients about pest control solutions.
Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following
- 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 how to reduce the risk of future infestations.
- Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm their appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand our product 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.
- Handle mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals safely; training provided.
- Work both inside and outside in your local climate in company‑provided weather gear.
- Move regularly—sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g., OSHA‑compliant respirator.
- Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal).
- High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence.
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
- 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: ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
- Customer‑facing experience preferred.
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world‑class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Benefits Overview- Professional and personal growth: multiple avenues to grow your career, training and development programs, tuition reimbursement (for full‑time).
- Health and wellness: full‑time eligibility to begin enrollment immediately upon hire; medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more.
- Savings and retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Work‑life balance: vacation and sick days, company‑paid holidays & floating holidays, and a culture prioritizing health, safety, and flexibility.
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
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