Pest Control Technician

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pest control is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in pest management while ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll learn to apply products safely and effectively, drive to various locations, and assist with sales efforts. With a strong focus on professional development, this company provides benefits starting on day one, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. If you're looking to make a difference in your community and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Environment

Company Vehicle

Performance Incentives

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to read and write effectively.
• Must maintain valid driver's license and required licenses/certificates.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply company products safely and effectively.
• Drive to customer locations and confirm scheduled services.
• Assist with sales and maintain vehicle and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Company Vehicle

Pesticide Application Equipment

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."

Position Overview

Works under immediate supervision to gain experience and become proficient in aspects of pest control. Learns how to apply company pesticide products to structures according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions as needed based on service requests, call customers to confirm scheduled services, complete required production forms, and assist in sales to current customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Learns how to properly apply company products to structures according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions
• Drives company vehicle to customers’ houses or places of business.
• Calls customers to confirm scheduled services.
• Responds on a timely basis to customers’ requests for telephone and in-person service calls.
• Assists with completion of required production forms at end of daily route.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition.
• Assists in sales to current customers through contact on route.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Maintains licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations
• Maintains valid driver’s license

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent must be prepared to:

• Move up to 10 pounds regularly, and 11-20 lbs frequently, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force to move objects is required occasionally.
• Use legs and/or hands and arms to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in a manner that exceeds what is required for ordinary locomotion.
• Maintain his/her balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; balance exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion.
• Bend legs and spine downward and forward to crouch or squat, and bend legs at the knee to come to rest on a surface with one or both knees, including crawling on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force, and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects with sustained motion using the upper extremities to exert force.
• Extend his/her hands and arms in any direction to reach objects, and move objects from a lower to a higher position, or move objects horizontally from one position to another, by lifting or carrying objects either in his/her hands or arms or by strapping equipment to the body; requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Use touch of skin to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture; particularly fingertips.
• Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment.
• Operate a motor vehicle and use electrically and manually powered hand tools for securing objects to surfaces.

Incumbent is required to have:

• Close visual acuity to perform detail oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, as well as visual acuity to perform activities at or within arm’s reach with skill, control, and accuracy, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and/or thoroughness of work assigned, or make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., inspection).
• Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or equipment.

Incumbent will be subject to:

• Both inside (not necessarily temperature controlled) and outside (without protection from weather; extreme heat-above 100 and/or cold-below 32 for more than one hour) environmental conditions.
• Hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, chemical exposure, and/or high heat.
• Atmospheric conditions affecting the respiratory system of the skin, such as fumes, odors, dust, mold, mist, gas, poor ventilation.
• Exposure to animals and insects.
• Meet physical requirements and/or pass medical certification in compliance with state and/or federal regulatory requirements and company safety policies relating to carrying and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to an OSHA compliant respirator.
• Working in tight, confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways including but not limited to crawl spaces.

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

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

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?

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