Pest Technician I at Rentokil Pest Control | Buffalo, NY, US | Rezi

Pest Technician I at Rentokil Pest Control

Pest Technician I

Rentokil Pest Control · Buffalo, NY, US

1 months ago

Pest Technician I

Rentokil Pest Control · Buffalo, NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

Perform industry-leading pest management services for residential customers. Identify and eliminate pests by conducting inspections, applying treatments, and providing preventative measures while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients.

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).
  • Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
  • Work around animals, insects and termites.
  • Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
  • Work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear.
  • Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Pest management
  • Pest identification
  • Pesticide application
  • Safety regulations
  • Customer communication
  • Sales
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Driving
  • Working in confined spaces
  • Working with animals/insects
  • Working with mechanical parts/electrical current/heights/fumes/dust/chemicals
  • Working in various climates
  • Climbing
  • Balancing
  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Crawling
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Verbal communication
  • Basic math

Location

  • Local

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time

Experience Level

  • Entry Level

Education Level

  • High school diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

  • Hourly: $17.00 - $25.00

Benefits

  • Benefits start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
  • Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
  • 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
  • Company-provided weather gear
  • Company provided routine maintenance for service vehicles

About the Company

  • Proud member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries.
  • Trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands.
  • Serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries.
  • Legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to 'protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.'
  • A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity.
  • World-class team that rewards high performance and promotes from within.
  • This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

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