Pest Control Technician

3 days ago


Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States Terminix Full time

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 Pest Control Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for residential customers. You will be responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from residential properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of pest infestation, applying appropriate treatments like pesticides and traps, and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations, all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients about pest control solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • 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)

Essential Job Functions:

  • 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?

  • Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)

  • High school diploma or GED;  related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence  (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

  • Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

  • Available 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 — You'll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels

  • Customer-facing experience preferred

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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.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

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.

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