Pest Control Technician

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. 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. Sometimes working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals — we’ll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely. Ability to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear. Frequent moving, 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. Qualifications Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal the face). High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess 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. Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control. Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. Basic math skills — able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels. Customer‑facing experience preferred. Pay Hourly: $17.00 – $23.00 Benefits 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 day1: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plus much more. Savings and Retirement – 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions. Work‑Life Balance – vacation days & sick days, company‑paid holidays & floating holidays. A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility. EEO and Legal Drug‑free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents can review privacy rights. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment; an employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees in this position perform work within customers’ residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non‑violent and non‑disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work. #J-18808-Ljbffr