Pest Technician

Rentokil Pest Control•Social Circle, GA

20d

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, infestations, damage, and entry points; determining appropriate treatments; applying approved pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention. Technicians build customer relationships, manage appointments, assist with sales, maintain equipment, follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and drive a company-provided service vehicle. Training is provided for working safely in the range of conditions encountered on the job.

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, and/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 to follow product-label mixing instructions.
Able to work in 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.
Able to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect client 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 on pest prevention and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
Maintain pest control equipment, ensuring it is stocked and in good working condition.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other 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; some roles offer performance incentives.
Company-provided weather gear and routine maintenance for the service vehicle.