Pest Technician I- Manhattan Route

$32,406 - $45,406/Yr

Rentokil Initial

Full-time - Entry Level

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Pest Control Technician role involves conducting inspections to identify pest activity, providing pest treatment solutions, and maintaining service vehicles and equipment. The position emphasizes customer experience through building relationships and offering tailored pest control services. Continuous learning is a key aspect, with opportunities for training and obtaining necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits.
• Listen to customer needs and offer solutions to pest issues and recommend appropriate services to resolve customer concerns.
• Identify and alert customers of additional service offerings that will provide value to the customer.
• Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services through provided, paid training.
• Stay current on the latest developments, trends, technology, and regulations in the pest control industry.
• Participate in employer-provided training on new methods, products, and services in the range of pest control solutions.
• Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control.
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days & sick days.
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits for full-time colleagues.