Pest Technician I

Pest Control Technician

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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."

RKERK Environmental is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control across more than 80 countries. RK Environmental provides exceptional Food Safety & Integrated Pest Management services and solutions to aniche market. RK Environmental's US Food Industry Expertise & Rentokil's Global resources, provides custom and dedicated solutions specialized for niche market needs, specifically protecting our food supply and environment.

What do our Pest Control Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry-leading pest management services for commercial 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 :

• 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 :

What do you need?

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 : $17.00 - $27.00 While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Why Choose Us? A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria. Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes :

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you? This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.