Home Repair Technician

Rentokil North America; Thousand Palms (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

Tuition reimbursement (for FT Colleagu

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking a field technician to perform carpenter-based termite repairs and related seasonal duties at customer sites. This role requires hands-on work, safe operation of equipment, and effective communication with homeowners about termite activity and treatment steps.

FT position with benefits starting day one; a valid driver’s license is required, and on-site work in residential properties is common.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in customer service
• Construction knowledge and experience required
• Valid driver’s license from resident state required

Responsibilities

• Carpentry skills: perform structural repairs for termite damage and related work
• Communicate critical termite activity conditions to customers and discuss procedures
• Robust training provided; no prior pest control experience required

Skills

Customer service

Construction knowledge

Driver's license

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."

About us:

Western Exterminator Company is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control across more than 80 countries. At Western Exterminator Company, we believe providing our team members a career path with growth and earning potential is essential to our success as an organization. We support our self-motivated team's professional development and personal goals with an environment that provides ongoing training and rewards customer service excellence and business success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carpentry Skills – Work hands-on daily performing structural repairs caused by termite damage including repairs to fascia boards, sheathing, eves, rafters, wood siding, trim, roofing, sub-floors, decks & patios etc.
• Customer Experience – Communicate to the customer critical conditions that are conducive to termite activity, discuss procedures and structural modifications, which may be supplemental to the treatment process.
• Continuous Learning – WILL TRAIN No experience in pest control necessary. Robust training is provided for all required duties to ensure you have the knowledge and abilities to complete work safely.

Position Requirements

• Operate and maintain your equipment and vehicle in a state of cleanliness and good working order.
• Safely climb and use a ladder
• Crawl through attics and sub-areas
• Be flexible with working hours, Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state and local regulations
• Must possess valid driver's license from state of residence

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of customer service
• Construction knowledge and experience is required

Base pay range: $17.16 - $24.04 / hour

Why Choose Rentokil?

A career with Rentokil is a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay on a bi-weekly pay schedule (weekly in NY & CT) and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what Rentokil North America has to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when 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 – Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with no waiting period, 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 highly-competitive company-matching contributions, holiday savings club, and more, 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

Pay Range

Hourly: $17.00 - $23.00

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

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

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

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.

The following applies where applicable by law: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Employees in this position perform work within customer's residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer's records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non-violent and non-disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work.