Pest 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.
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 (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.
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
• 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

• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
• 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

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."

Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below!

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
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• 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
• Work-Life Balance
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

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