Pest Technician I

Rentokil Pest Control•New York, NY

19d

About The Position

RK Environmental Services (RKE), part of the Rentokil family of companies, provides commercial pest management and Integrated Pest Management services, including to food manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and food-grade clients. Pest Control Technicians inspect for pest activity, identify pests, select appropriate pest-control methods and products, perform treatments, and use exclusion practices to prevent pests from entering structures. They document actions taken and recommend further actions as needed. After 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 client relationships, listening to client needs, recommending solutions and additional services, and staying current with products, industry developments, technology, and regulations. Technicians obtain and maintain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Available to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in pest control.
Comfortable working in self-directed conditions after a training period.

Nice To Haves

Client-facing experience preferred.
Experience using technology in a work environment, including handheld devices and apps; familiarity with Google Suite tools such as Gmail, Calendar, and Drive is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect sites to determine the source of pest activity.
Identify pests and select products and services to address pest presence.
Perform pest treatments and install products to create a pest-free environment.
Use exclusion practices to keep pests out of structures.
Document actions taken and recommend actions required.
Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
Build relationships with clients through friendly, helpful, and courteous service visits.
Listen to client needs, offer solutions, and recommend appropriate services.
Identify and inform clients about 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 or certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
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.
Training and development programs.
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.