Commercial Pest Control Technician

Rentokil • Nashville, TN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pest infestations, damage, and entry points; applying approved treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention and pest control solutions. Technicians also build customer relationships, coordinate appointments, support sales, maintain equipment, comply with applicable safety regulations, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle. The posting describes services for residential customers despite the commercial title.

The work may involve confined spaces and exposure to animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Technicians work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, use company-provided weather gear, and wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator. Training is provided for safely handling work conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Available to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Clean-shaven face so a rebreather can seal properly.
• Ability to perform the physical and environmental duties described, including working in confined spaces and using required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client properties for pest activity, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest-control chemicals, baits, and traps in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and keep pest-control equipment in good working condition.
• Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations for pest-control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits.
• Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire for full-time colleagues, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
• Company-provided service vehicle with routine maintenance.
• Company-provided weather gear.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED