Commercial Pest Control Technician

RNA Rentokil North America; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

RNA Rentokil North America is hiring a Commercial Pest Control Technician to perform pest management for commercial properties. You will inspect sites, identify infestations, apply treatments, and advise customers on prevention.

The role requires strong safety awareness, customer-facing skills, and the ability to drive a company vehicle. Benefits start day one for all full-time colleagues, including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to follow product label instructions and safety protocols.
• Licenses/certificates as required by regulations (provided by us).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of client properties to identify pest signs and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products (chemicals, baits, traps) following safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of a pest-free environment.
• Provide recommendations to reduce future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers and assist with scheduling and sales to current/new customers.
• Maintain and inspect pest control equipment; ensure it's in good working condition.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations on products and safety.
• Drive and operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Reading/writing/verbal communication

Basic math skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What do our Commercial Pest Control Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for commercial customers. You will be responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from commercial properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of pest infestation, applying appropriate treatments like pesticides and traps, and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations, all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients about pest control solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment.
• Provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm their appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand our product to new customers
• Ensure that all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols
• Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle (we provide routine maintenance)

Essential Job Functions:

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Working around animals, insects and termites
• You'll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we'll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely
• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear
• Lots of moving around - regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• You'll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator

What do you need?

• Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• You'll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Why Choose Us?

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• Savings and Retirement
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.

Since 1927, Terminix has been an industry leader in pest control. You'll be on a mission to find and eliminate insect and rodent infestations, but we're more than just a pest control company. Terminix offers insulation services, wildlife control and many specialized services to help protect your home.

Is that you? We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Don't let this opportunity crawl away, literally.