Pest Control Technician

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).

Requirements

• Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
• A high school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license in 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.

Qualifications

• Essential Job Functions: Working in tight, confined spaces, working around animals, insects and termites, working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Skills

• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Customer-facing experience.

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 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."

Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment in the 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day 1. Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, along with other comprehensive coverage options. Savings and Retirement: We offer a company-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Work-Life Balance: We provide vacation days & sick days, company-paid holidays & floating holidays, and a company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. We are a Drug-Free workplace. By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.