Pest Control Technician

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.

• 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 (we provide routine maintenance).

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Working around animals, insects and termites.
• Handling mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals under training.
• Able to work both inside and outside in the local climate in company-provided weather gear.
• Performing frequent moving, including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal the face).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
• Available to work Monday‑Friday and weekends as needed.
• Openness 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.

Base Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour.

Pay may vary based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

• Full‑time colleagues are eligible for enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting day 1.
• Health and wellness:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities, including training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues.

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.

In Massachusetts, it is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.

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