Pest Control Service Rep

RNA Rentokil North America; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and licensure

Company vehicle

Gas card

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rentokil North America, home of Terminix, seeks a Pest Technician to deliver high-quality service to residential customers on an assigned territory.

You will work with a company vehicle and receive thorough industry training as you perform pest control treatments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Being personable and enjoying interacting with customers is important.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply pesticides to structures following schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
• Respond to customers' requests for service calls and confirm scheduled services.
• Identify opportunities to upsell Terminix products or services on the route.

Skills

People skills

Self-motivation

One-on-one presentation

Attention to detail

Math aptitude

Outdoor work stamina

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." For more than 85 years, Terminix has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading providers of termite and pest control services, safeguarding over 3 million homes and businesses against all types of pests in 47 states and 14 countries.

What is this role about?

Our Pest Technicians serve in a key front-line role and are the very heart of what we do. It’s all about providing outstanding service delivery of Terminix products to valued customers within your assigned territory.

What does a “Day-in-the-Life” look like?

Equipped with a company vehicle and excellent industry training, Pest Techs are out in the neighborhoods Terminix serves visiting residential customers and performing their pest control treatments. Pest Technicians also offer customers on their route additional products and services that may be beneficial, which presents a great opportunity to earn commissions on top of a very attractive base salary. Here are a few more specifics of what you would be doing each day:

• Applying pesticides to structures according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
• Responding on a timely basis to customers' requests for telephone and in-person service calls + calling customers to confirm scheduled services.
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to sell additional Terminix products or services

What do I need to be successful?

Being a high school graduate/having a GED and a valid driver’s license are both requirements Prior industry experience is great, but not required. The following are much more important…

• You are personable and enjoy interacting with customers
• You are self‑motivated and have a strong work ethic
• You can effectively present information to customers one‑on‑one and in small groups
• You are detailed oriented and understand the importance of safety
• You have a good aptitude for basic math-- necessary for doing calculations related to sales and service
• Of course, given our business, you should be comfortable working outside and in confined spaces like crawl spaces and attics For safety reasons (rebreathers have be able to seal to your face) our Pest Techs aren’t able to have facial hair

Why should I choose Terminix?

In addition to being part of an iconic brand with a rich 85 year history, here are some other highlights of what we offer members of the Terminix Team.

• Comprehensive training and licensure, all paid by the company
• Highly competitive compensation – earning potential of $30,000-50,000 in first year.
• Company provided vehicle (that you can take home with you at night) and gas card
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth – including paths into management level roles
• Medical, dental and vision coverage + discounts on Terminix brands
• Short/long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time off

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.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• 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

Is that you?

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

Additional Information

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. It's hard work, but we offer great perks and opportunities for advancement for those who are up for the challenge.

Final Note

Don’t let this opportunity crawl away, literally.