Pest Technician I

Rentokil Pest Control•Pittsburgh, PA

11d

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, and pharmaceutical clients. Pest Control Technicians inspect sites, identify pest activity, select and apply appropriate products and services, implement exclusion practices, and document actions and recommendations. After an extensive paid training period, technicians work independently with support from colleagues, management, and the office team. The role also involves building client relationships, identifying client needs, recommending solutions and additional services, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and keeping current with industry products, technology, trends, and regulations. The company provides training on pest control as well as business operations, time management, efficiency, and interpersonal skills. Technicians must obtain and maintain licenses and 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 and becoming knowledgeable in the field.
Comfortable working independently after a training period.
Able to work in confined spaces, around animals and insects, and in environments that may include mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate while wearing company-provided weather gear and required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Able to perform frequent movement such as sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and to use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
Must be clean shaven for respirator fit and safety.

Nice To Haves

Client-facing experience preferred.
Experience using workplace technology, 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 appropriate products and services to address pest presence.
Perform pest 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 actions required.
Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
Build relationships with clients through friendly, helpful, and courteous conduct during service visits.
Listen to client needs, offer solutions to pest issues, and recommend services to resolve concerns.
Identify and inform clients about additional services that may provide value.
Learn the company's 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

Benefits start 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.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Training and development programs.
Multiple avenues for career growth and promotion from within.
Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
Company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.