Pest Control Technician - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

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 pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

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; 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 (maintenance provided)

Essential Job Functions

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Working around animals, insects and termites
• Working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear
• Frequent moving around — regularly 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

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal to the face)
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license from state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the company)
• 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 — ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance (full-time colleagues begin enrollment immediately with benefits starting on day 1)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement benefits (for full-time colleagues)
• Training and development programs available
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility