Pest Control Technician

Rentokil North America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Holidays & floating holidays

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ehrlich Pest Control in Boston, MA is seeking a Pest Control Technician to perform residential pest management, inspect properties, identify infestations, apply treatments, and advise customers on prevention.

You'll work Monday–Friday (and weekends as needed), wear PPE, follow safety protocols, and help grow the business through excellent customer service and responsible driving of a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills — You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify signs of pest infestations and entry points.
• Apply pest control products safely and effectively.
• Educate customers on prevention methods.
• Advise customers on reducing future infestations.
• Build relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, and assist sales.
• Maintain pest control equipment and PPE.
• Follow safety regulations and operate company vehicle.
• Work in tight spaces and various environments with PPE.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Basic math skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for residential customers. You will be responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from residential 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

• 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
• Sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
• Be trained 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

Qualifications and Requirements

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. Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us). Available to work Monday‑Friday and weekends as needed. Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control. Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. Basic math skills — You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels. Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Pay

Base Pay Range : $0.00 - $0.00 While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Benefits

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
• 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

Employer

Ehrlich Pest Control is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control across more than 80 countries. At Ehrlich Pest Control, 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, financial incentives for excellence, and additional rewards for growing the volume of Ehrlich Pest Control's business.

About Us

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

EEO Statement

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.