PEST TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

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.

About the role

As a Pest Control Technician, you won’t be tied to a desk. You’ll be out and about — mobile, independent, and growing your career with a clear view of next steps. You’ll be the face of Terminix to your local community (with the backing of a national brand), and your clients will count on you to protect their businesses, their homes, and their families.

When you first join Terminix, you’ll spend a few months in training. Once you’ve completed that and obtained any state-required licenses and certificates, you’ll take the lead with your own customers. You’ll get rewarded with competitive pay and robust benefits to cover you and your family.

You’ll be part of a community — bonus points if you’re already a leader in yours. Our bonds are strong at Terminix, and the relationships we develop in the communities we serve are unparalleled. Our teammates give back through volunteering, donations, scholarships, and more.

You’ll be onboarded and trained by experienced professionals. You’ll get paid to get licensed, a credential you’ll have for a lifetime. You’ll also learn how to handle pest control at home.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in applying company products safely and effectively.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand services to new customers.
• Use state-of-the-art tools and maintain strong communication skills for email, text, calls, and in-person interactions.
• Handle paperwork and maintain a clean, safe company-provided truck and equipment.
• Drive to customer locations, using the company-provided truck and phone.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow instructions for mixing products as specified on labels.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (company pays for these).
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and move 11–20 lbs. (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects).
• Frequent movement: sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Navigate stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles, and maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and all equipment clean.
• Perform detail-oriented activities at close distances or within arm’s reach.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways where pests are commonly found.

Work Conditions

• Work both indoors and outdoors in local climate conditions, using company-provided weather gear.
• Exposure to mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided for safe handling).
• Work in tight, confined spaces such as crawl spaces.
• Regular interaction with animals and insects.
• Compliance with state, federal, and company safety regulations.

Benefits

• Benefits start on day 1 for full-time colleagues (no waiting period).
• Company-provided truck, gas, and phone.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Generous student loan repayment program.
• Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Vacation days, sick days, company-paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Performance incentives for many roles.

Pay

Annual earning potential of $75,000 or more within five years.