Pest Technician Trainee
Terminix · Norman, OK · 4 days ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Benefits
Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
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 are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."
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)
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
- Moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
- Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
What do you need?
- A 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 from state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
- 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
Why Choose Us?
- A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity.
- We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
- We offer a Total Rewards Program which includes:
- Professional and Personal Growth
- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
- Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
- Savings and Retirement
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
- We offer a Work-Life Balance with:
- Vacation days & sick days
- Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
- A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility