Pest Technician I

About the role

RK Environmental Services (RKE), a member of the Rentokil family of companies, is the industry-leading name in commercial pest management. We dominate the food manufacturing, distribution, and pharmaceutical sectors across 31 states, delivering high-impact consulting and advanced Integrated Pest Management solutions. As a Pest Control Technician, you are a vital subject matter expert — fully empowered to lead client accounts, own your decision-making, and drive real, tangible results. This role suits those who thrive on investigation and problem-solving; we provide comprehensive paid training and support to launch a long, prosperous career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to determine the source of pest activity.
• Select and build a solution of products and services to remedy pest presence.
• Perform pest treatments and install products to create a pest-free environment.
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
• Build relationships with high-profile clients through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits.
• Listen to client needs and offer solutions to pest issues; recommend appropriate services to resolve concerns.
• Identify and alert clients of additional service offerings that provide value.
• Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services; stay current on industry developments, trends, technology, and regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training and development — including pest control, business management, time efficiency, and interpersonal skills.
• Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work independently after an extensive paid training period, with support from colleagues, management, and the office team.
• May work exclusively with food manufacturers, distributors, pharmaceutical, and food-grade clients.
• Perform exclusion practices to keep pests out of structures; document and recommend actions taken and required.

Requirements

• Available to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Client-facing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using technology in a work environment (handheld devices, apps, Google Suite — Gmail, Calendar, Drive a plus).
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in pest control.
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period.

Benefits

Benefits start day one for full-time colleagues — no waiting period. Part-time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth: Multiple career advancement avenues; training and development programs; tuition reimbursement (full-time colleagues).
• Health and Wellness: Full-time colleagues eligible for immediate enrollment with benefits effective day one — medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more.
• Savings and Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Vacation days and sick days; company-paid holidays and floating holidays; a culture that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

Pay

Hourly base pay range: $18.00 – $25.00. Starting pay varies based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Schedule

Monday–Friday with Saturdays as needed.