Pest Technician I

Rentokil Pest Control • Wilmington, NC

13d

About The Position

RK Environmental Services, part of the Rentokil family of companies, provides commercial pest management and Integrated Pest Management solutions, particularly for food manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and food-grade clients. Pest Control Technicians inspect for pest activity, identify pests, select appropriate control methods and products, perform treatments, install products, use exclusion practices, and document actions and recommendations. Following an extensive paid training period, technicians work independently with support from colleagues, management, and the office team. The role includes maintaining service vehicles and equipment, building strong client relationships, and staying current with industry products, technology, trends, and regulations. The company provides training and development, and technicians must obtain and maintain licenses or certificates required by applicable regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to learning about pest control.
• Comfortable working independently after a training period.
• Able to work in tight or confined spaces and around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Must be clean-shaven for respirator fit and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Client-facing experience.
• Experience using workplace technology, handheld devices, and apps; familiarity with Google Suite, including Gmail, Calendar, and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client sites to determine the source of pest activity and identify pests.
• Select products and services to address pest presence, perform treatments, and install products to create a pest-free environment.
• Use exclusion practices to help keep pests out of structures.
• Document actions taken and recommend further actions or services as needed.
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
• Build relationships with clients through friendly, helpful, and courteous service visits.
• Listen to client needs, recommend solutions, and identify additional services that may provide value.
• Learn the available products and services and stay current on industry developments, trends, technology, and regulations.
• Obtain and maintain licenses and certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
• Training and development programs.
• Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire for full-time colleagues, with benefits starting on day one.

What This Job Offers

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