Residential Pest Control Tech – $1,500 Sign-On + Benefits

Rentokil North America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

401(k)

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking a Pest Control Technician to perform residential pest management, conduct inspections, identify infestations, and apply treatments while educating customers on prevention.

You will build client relationships, schedule appointments, and assist with sales to expand offerings. The role requires safe operation of equipment, adherence to regulations, and willingness to work in various spaces and weather conditions.

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
• 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

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rentokil North America is seeking a Pest Control Technician to perform residential pest management, conduct inspections, identify infestations, and apply treatments while educating customers on prevention.

You will build client relationships, schedule appointments, and assist with sales to expand offerings. The role requires safe operation of equipment, adherence to regulations, and willingness to work in various spaces and weather conditions.