Pest Technician

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Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! 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."

The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for residential customers. You will be responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from residential properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of pest infestation, applying appropriate treatments like pesticides and traps, and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations, all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients about pest control solutions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

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
• You'll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear
• 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

What do you need?

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

Successfully meet pre-employment background screen

Possess a state valid driver's license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check (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

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

Base Pay Range Hourly : $19.00 - $29.42 While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education.