Pest Technician

Florida Pest Control•Tallahassee, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on ways to prevent future infestations. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, maintain equipment, follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle. The work includes indoor and outdoor duties in local weather conditions and may involve confined spaces, animals and insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for handling these conditions safely and weather gear. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required. Required pest-control licenses or certificates are covered by the company. This role is part of the Rentokil family of companies. Full-time colleagues have benefits beginning on day one, and the posting advertises a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
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.
Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, or 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 sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect customer properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
Apply approved pest-control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
Educate customers about pest prevention and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
Maintain pest-control equipment and ensure it is stocked and in good working condition.
Follow local, state, and federal pest-control product regulations and safety protocols.
Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.
Professional growth opportunities and multiple avenues to grow a career.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
Full-time colleagues can begin benefits enrollment immediately upon hire, 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.
Performance incentives may be offered in some roles.