Pest Control Technician: Protect Homes, Grow Your Career

Rentokil Terminix; Salem (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Company vehicle provided

Training and development

Job summary

Rentokil North America, Inc. is seeking a Pest Control Technician to perform residential pest management, inspections, and treatments. You will identify pest issues, apply products, and advise customers on prevention while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. You will work in various environments and may assist with sales and service visits, with benefits beginning on day one.

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 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)
• 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?
• 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.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rentokil North America, Inc. is seeking a Pest Control Technician to perform residential pest management, inspections, and treatments. You will identify pest issues, apply products, and advise customers on prevention while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. You will work in various environments and may assist with sales and service visits, with benefits beginning on day one.