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."

This Role Will Service Customers In Northern Maryland; Company Vehicle And Gas Card Provided

What do our Innovation/Utility specialists do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Pest Control: Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems

• TAP Insulation Installation: Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job-site preparations and clean-up

• Construction and Repair: Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage

• Customer Interaction: Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures

• Service Delivery: Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations. Participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services

Essential Job Functions:

• Working around animals, insects and termites

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

• Setting up and building exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications

• Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices

• Working in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal

• Completing production forms documenting services provided

• You'll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we'll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely

• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects

• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces

• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects

• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather

• Lots of moving around - regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator

• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

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 valid driver's license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed

• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and 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. You'll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.

• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

• Customer-facing experience preferred

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Base Pay RangeHourly: $17.00 - $20.00

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:

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

• 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

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.

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