Pest Control Technician

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to perform 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.

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.
• 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).

Essential Job Functions

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Working around animals, insects and termites.
• You’ll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we’ll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely.
• Lots of moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• You’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Requirements

• 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).
• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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 offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria:

• 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
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Savings and Retirement
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions