Pest Technician

Rentokil North America; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Training and development programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership is seeking a Pest Control Technician to provide industry-leading pest management services for residential customers. You will conduct inspections, apply approved products, educate customers on prevention, and build lasting client relationships in a full-time role.

Responsibilities include driving a company vehicle, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn pest control areas and safety procedures.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for following product label instructions.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections to identify pest signs, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including substances, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention and maintain a pest-free environment.
• Offer advice to reduce future infestation risks.
• Build customer relationships, schedule appointments, and assist with sales to existing and new clients.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure all equipment is in good working order.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle (with routine maintenance).

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Availability weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

Benefits start on Day 1 for full‑time colleagues with no waiting period. Eligible benefits include:

• Professional and personal growth opportunities
• Training and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues
• Health and wellness benefits – medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Work‑life balance – vacation, sick days, company‑paid holidays and floating holidays
• Health and safety priority culture

What do our Pest Control Technicians do?

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections to identify pest signs, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including substances, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention and maintain a pest‑free environment.
• Offer advice to reduce future infestation risks.
• Build customer relationships, schedule appointments, and assist with sales to existing and new clients.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure all equipment is in good working order.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company‑provided service vehicle (with routine maintenance).

Essential Job Functions

• Work in confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, passageways, and heights.
• Operate around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical currents, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Work inside and outside in various local weather conditions, wearing company‑provided weather gear.
• Perform repeated movements—sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stair, ladder, scaffolding, ramp, and pole use.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

Qualifications

• Clean, shaven face for safety reasons (allowing proper seal of rebreathers).
• High school diploma or GED; or related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses and certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations (covered by the company).
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday and weekends as needed.
• Readiness to learn and become knowledgeable in all pest control areas.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for following product label instructions.
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Compensation

Base hourly pay: $20.00 – $22.00. Pay may vary by location, skill, education, experience, overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

Legal & Employment Information

This company is a drug‑free workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.