Pest Control Technician
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Pest Control, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor, Field/Service Technician
Benefits
Benefits start day 1 for full‑time colleagues—no waiting period. You will begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, vacation, sick days, paid holidays, floating holidays, wellness programs, savings and retirement plans, and a company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.
- Professional and Personal Growth: multiple avenues to grow your career, training and development programs, tuition reimbursement (full‑time only).
- Health and Wellness: health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
- Savings and Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Work–Life Balance: vacation days & sick days, company‑paid holidays & floating holidays.
The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry‑leading pest management services for residential customers. You will identify and eliminate pests from residential properties through thorough inspections, determine the type of infestation, apply appropriate treatments, and provide preventive measures while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients.
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—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 the risk of future infestations.
- Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm 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; around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Work both inside and outside in your local climate in company‑provided weather gear.
- Move around—sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, up/down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an 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 of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or 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 (follow instructions for mixing on product labels).
- Customer‑facing experience preferred.
Hourly: $21.00-$24.00 per hour (#RTX
100). While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like 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 is a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world‑class team that rewards high performance and loves to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
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