Pest Technician 1

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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."

RK Environmental Services:
Elevate your career with RK Environmental Services (RKE), the industry-leading name in commercial pest management. We dominate the food manufacturing, distribution, and pharmaceutical sectors across 31 states, delivering high-impact consulting and advanced Integrated Pest Management solutions. Forget the mundane—here, you are a vital subject matter expert. You’ll be fully empowered to lead client accounts, own your decision-making, and drive real, tangible results.

The Right Fit:
Do you thrive on mystery and investigation, much like the experts on CSI? Then jump into the high-stakes world of commercial pest management! We set the gold standard in the industry, and we’re looking for driven individuals who are obsessed with getting the job done right the first time. Bring us your curiosity and a hunger to learn, and we’ll provide the comprehensive training and support you need to launch a long, prosperous, and truly rewarding career.

Duties of a Pest Control Technician:

• Our Pest Control Technicians are highly trained, licensed, and skilled individuals who are compelled to solve pest problems from simple to complex scenarios.
• Our Pest Control Technicians may work exclusively with food manufacturers, distributors, pharmaceutical and food grade clients
• The primary duties of RKE Pest Control Technicians include inspection, pest identification, selecting pest control methods/products required, exclusion practices to keep pests out of structures, documentation and recommendation of action taken and required.
• After an extensive paid training period, our Pest Control Technicians work independently, with support from colleagues, management and the office team

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pest Control - Conduct inspections to determine the source of pest activity. Select and build a solution of products and services to remedy pest presence. Perform pest treatments and install products to create a pest-free environment. Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment. 
• Client Experience – Build relationships with our high profile clients through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits. Listen to client needs and offer solutions to pest issues and recommend appropriate services to resolve client concerns.  Identify and alert clients of additional service offerings that will provide value to the client. 
• Continuous Learning and Development– Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services.  Stay current on the latest developments, trends, technology, and regulations in the pest control industry. Training and development doesn’t stop at pest control, we also coach and train on running a business, managing time and efficiencies and interpersonal skills. Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations. 

Education & Experience 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Client-facing experience preferred

Other Skills, Attributes, and Abilities 

• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience using technology in a work environment, handheld, apps, Google suite - gmail, calendar and g-drive a plus
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period

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

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

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

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.

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