Commercial Pest Technician

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 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." Position Overview Be knowledgeable of technical data concerning chemicals used and their application. Be knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations regarding pest control. Maintain a copy of the business unit Commercial Service manual at close proximity at all times and follow the specified instructions therein. Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures. Call office daily as required for messages. Complete and submit daily service reports as required. Advise customers of potential problems. Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes. Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage. Maintain service records in accordance with EPA standards. Collect delinquent accounts. Maintain service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition. Maintain a safe driving record. Assist on other routes as required by management. Complete federal, state, local and company required training programs within prescribed time limits for proper certification. Available to work flexible hours as required by customer needs, including evenings, nights, and/or weekends. Other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities Be knowledgeable of technical data concerning chemicals used and their application. Be knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations regarding pest control. Maintain a copy of the business unit Commercial Service manual at close proximity at all times and follow the specified instructions therein. Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures. Call office daily as required for messages. Complete and submit daily service reports as required. Advise customers of potential problems. Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes. Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage. Maintain service records in accordance with EPA standards. Collect delinquent accounts. Maintain service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition. Maintain a safe driving record. Assist on other routes as required by management. Complete federal, state, local and company required training programs within prescribed time limits for proper certification. Available to work flexible hours as required by customer needs, including evenings, nights, and/or weekends. Job Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 2 or 4 year degree preferred 1-3 months related experience preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations. Immediately report to management any loss of required license. Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Move up to 10 pounds regularly, and 11-20 lbs frequently, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force to move objects is required occasionally. Uses legs and/or hands and arms to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in a manner that exceeds what is required for ordinary locomotion. Maintain his/her balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; balance exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion. Bend legs and spine downward and forward to crouch or squat, and bend legs at the knee to come to rest on a surface with one or both knees, including crawling on hands and knees or hands and feet. 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 with sustained motion using upper extremities to exert force. Extend his/her hands and arms in any direction to reach objects, and move objects from a lower to a higher position, or move objects horizontally from one position to another, by lifting or carrying objects either in his/her hands or arms or by strapping equipment to the body; requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Use touch of skin to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture; particularly fingertips. Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and received detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment. Operate a motor vehicle and use electrically and manually powered hand tools for securing objects to surfaces. Incumbent is required to have: Close visual acuity to perform detail oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, as well as visual acuity to perform activities at or within arm’s reach with skill, control, and accuracy, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and/or thoroughness of work assigned, or make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., inspection). Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or equipment. Both inside (not necessarily temperature controlled) and outside (without protection from weather; extreme heat-above 100 and/or cold-below 32 for more than one hour) environmental conditions. Hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, chemical exposure, and/or high heat. Atmospheric conditions affecting the respiratory system of the skin, such as fumes, odors, dust, mold, mist, gas, poor ventilation. Exposure to animals and insects. Meet physical requirements and/or pass medical certification in compliance with state and/or federal regulatory requirements and company safety policies relating to carrying and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to an OSHA compliant respirator. Working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways which could cause reactions in those with claustrophobic tendencies. Base Pay Range Hourly: $17.00 - $20.40 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. 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. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents click here to review your privacy rights. 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