Pest Control Technician

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Vacation days and sick days

Job summary

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership is seeking a Pest Control Technician in the United States. This role involves conducting thorough inspections, applying pest control products, and educating customers on pest prevention methods.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and be able to work in tight spaces. Full-time colleagues enjoy benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties for pest infestations.
• Apply pest control products effectively while adhering to safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Basic math skills

Customer-facing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

What do our Pest Control Technicians do? The primary purpose of this role is to perform industry leading pest management services for residential customers.

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 appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand products 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 (routine maintenance provided).

Essential Job Functions

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Work around animals, insects, and termites.
• Handle mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical currents, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals safely.
• Work both inside and outside in local climate in company‑provided weather gear.
• Move around regularly – sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling on stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

Qualifications

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreather fit).
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations (covered by us).
• Availability 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 (mixing products, following instructions).
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Compensation

Base Pay Range Hourly: $18.00 – $20.00. Pay may vary based on location, skills, education, experience, overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

Benefits

All full‑time colleagues qualify for the following; part‑time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting criteria.

• Health and wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Savings and retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Work‑life balance: Vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays.
• Professional and personal growth: Training, development programs, tuition reimbursement (full‑time only).

EEO & Disability 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.

All employment is on a non‑discriminatory basis.