Pest Control Technician

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick days

Company vehicle

Job summary

Western Exterminator in Oregon is seeking a Pest Control Technician to perform industry-leading pest management for residential customers. You will inspect properties, apply approved controls, educate clients on prevention, and help expand services with current customers, while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.

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

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

Skills

Customer-facing

Basic math

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

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 Pest Control Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for residential customers.

• 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.
• 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 controlSolid 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

Why Choose Us?

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer.

• 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

Is that you?

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

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.

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.

Western Exterminator is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control across more than 80 countries. At Western Exterminator, 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 Western Exterminator's business.