Pest Control Technician

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."

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.

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 (company provides 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
• Working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided)
• 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
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal properly)
• 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

Pay

Hourly: $17.00 – $23.00

Benefits

Benefits start Day 1 for full-time colleagues — no waiting period.

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days and sick days
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement benefits (for full-time colleagues)
• Professional and personal growth through training and development programs