Pest Control Technician
Bug Out Service, LLC · Winston-Salem, NC · 3 days ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Benefits
Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
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.
- Provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations and educate customers on pest prevention methods.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand our product to new customers.
- Maintain and stock all pest control equipment in good working condition.
- Operate a company provided service vehicle safely and adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
Essential Job Functions
- 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.
- Move around frequently — regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Qualifications
- Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face).
- High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possess a valid driver’s license from 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 — You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
- Customer-facing experience preferred.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Benefits
All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria:
- Total Rewards Program which includes: Professional and Personal Growth, Training and development programs available, Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues), Health and Wellness, Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more, Savings and Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions, Work-Life Balance, Vacation days & sick days, Company-paid holidays & floating holidays, A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.