Termite Technician

Rentokil Pest Control North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues

Vacation days and paid holidays

Job summary

Rentokil Pest Control North America is seeking a Termite Technician in New York City. In this role, you will be pivotal in protecting customers' properties from termite damage through inspections and treatments, providing peace of mind.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, along with extensive benefits starting from day one, including health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and various growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of customer service experience; experience in termite control is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer’s termite problems and determine remedial steps.
• Perform termite treatment services safely according to company guidelines.
• Communicate critical conditions conducive to termite activity to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

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 Termite Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is for our technicians to use their expertise to play a role in protecting customers’ properties from wood-destroying organisms. As a Termite technician you are the first line of defense in preserving and safeguarding customers’ properties. The inspections, prevention and treatment services that you provide will create peace of mind and comfort for our customers.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Identify customer’s termite problems and have knowledge of termite behaviors and habits to determine remedial steps
• Perform termite treatment services safely and according to company guidelines and standard practices
• Apply anti-termite treatments to structures according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions
• Communicate to the customer critical conditions that are conducive to termite activity, discuss procedures and structural modifications that may be supplemental to treatment process
• Verify that job specifications are appropriate for each work order
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment
• Complete production forms documenting services provided
• Interact with customers and explain services provided

Essential Job Functions

• Tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, including seasonal weather, damp and/or dusty locations
• Prepare the job site for treatment
• Enter and exit structures and crawl spaces; climb over and on top of structures; ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• Be comfortable working 20 feet up on a ladder and in small confined spaces
• General laborer, carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter and attic experience is a plus
• Ability to work on roofs and high areas
• Lots of moving around—regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and be comfortable working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

What do you need?

• Clean shaven face—for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of customer service experience; experience in termite control is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Be flexible with working hours, Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels

Base Pay Range

Hourly: $18.00 – $20.00. While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world‑class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. All full‑time colleagues qualify for the following benefits, with part‑time colleagues qualifying for most benefits after meeting certain criteria.

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plus much more

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

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

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie‑detective test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.