Pest Technician

Rentokil • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pests and infestation conditions, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on prevention. Technicians communicate with customers about pest-control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, and operate and maintain service equipment and a company-provided vehicle. Work must comply with applicable safety protocols and local, state, and federal regulations.

The job involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, including in confined areas and around animals, insects, machinery, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Technicians use personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and receive training on working safely in these conditions.

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.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by 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, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Able to perform the physical duties described, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and moving up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer properties for signs of pest infestation, damage, and pest entry points.
• Apply approved pest-control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to existing customers, and expand services to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest-control equipment.
• Follow local, state, and federal requirements for pest-control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.
• Work in confined spaces and indoor and outdoor environments while using required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 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.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Performance incentives may be available.
• Benefits enrollment begins 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