Pest Control Technician

Rentokil Initial; Halifax; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pest control company in Halifax is seeking a Pest Control Technician to inspect properties, apply pest control solutions, and interact with clients. Candidates should possess a High School diploma and have 1-2 years of customer-facing experience. The role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including a company vehicle, health insurance, and retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Company cell phone

Production bonuses and commissions

Uniforms provided

100% cost of steel toes

Company paid holidays

Excellent Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings plan

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement benefits

Qualifications

• Valid FULL driver’s licence and ability to pass a MVR check.
• 1 to 2 years of customer facing and/or route based experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment background screen.
• Willing to obtain and maintain Structural Exterminator Licensing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the interior and exterior of properties to identify infestation sources.
• Prepare and apply products using sprayers and setting traps.
• Offer recommendations to clients on preventing infestations.
• Operate company truck and maintain service equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pest Control Technician

Route Based in:Halifax, NS

Rentokil Terminix is the world's largest pest control company, offering the broadest, most advanced range of pest control solutions and services in the industry. Rentokil Terminix has earned a reputation in Canada for full service pest solutions delivered through cutting edge technology and uncompromising quality. We support our self-motivated team’s professional development and personal goals with an environment that provides ongoing training, financial incentives for excellence, and additional rewards for growing the volume of Rentokil Terminix business. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality.

Our certified technicians use innovative technologies to protect millions of homes and businesses throughout Canada.

Duties:

• Inspecting the interior and exterior of properties on a recurring schedule to identify infestation source, extent of damage, and access to infested locations.
• Preparing and applying product on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer and setting traps as per regulatory guidelines.
• Offering recommendations to clients on preventing pest infestation.
• Operate company truck and maintain service equipment
• Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits.
• Identify and engage customers of additional service offerings that will provide value to the customer.
• Studying preliminary reports of infested areas and determining the treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
• Ensuring all work is documented and submitted electronically after each visit.
• Performing other duties as required

Requirements

• Valid FULL driver’s licence and ability to pass a MVR check

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of customer facing and/or route based experience
• Must pass a pre-employment background screen
• Willing to obtain and maintain Structural Exterminator Licencing within the province with manager assistance
• Available to work Monday to Friday with some weekends or on call shifts when needed
• Ability to work independently throughout daily task after training
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and time management skills
• Attention to detail

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we still welcome your application.

Number of Vacancies:1

Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000 with the following perks

Benefits

• Company Vehicle is provided

• Company cell phone
• Ability to earn production bonuses and commissions after probationary period
• Uniforms are provided
• We pay for 100% of the cost of your steel toes
• Company paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits
• Colleague Resources Group available for various groups including (but not limited to) Women, Veterans and Young Professionals.
• Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions of 3.5%.
• Employee Discounts
• Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs

AI technology may be used in selecting candidates for interviews. Rentokil Terminix is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodations at any point during the interview process, please get in touch with our HR Department.