Pest Control Technician

Ehrlich Pest Control

Pest control technician providing residential pest management for Ehrlich Pest Control, part of Rentokil’s global services family. Inspecting properties, applying treatments, and educating customers on prevention.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pest management services, including inspection, application of pest control products, and customer education. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to build customer relationships while adhering to safety regulations.

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Pest Management ServicesPest Control Product ApplicationCustomer Relationship BuildingValid Driver's LicenseOSHA-Compliant Personal Protective Equipment

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Hard Skills

Pest InspectionPest Infestation IdentificationChemical ApplicationBait and Trap UsageBasic Math Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationCustomer-Facing ExperienceWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Pest Control EquipmentService Vehicle

Certifications & Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates as Required by Regulations

Industry Keywords

Pest ControlSafety RegulationsInfestation PreventionResidential Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform industry-leading pest management services for residential customers
Inspect client properties for pest infestations, damage, and entry points
Determine pest infestation types
Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps
Educate customers on pest prevention and maintaining pest-free environments
Advise customers on reducing future infestation risks
Build customer relationships
Schedule and confirm appointments
Assist with sales to current customers and expand products to new customers
Maintain, stock, and ensure proper working condition of pest control equipment
Follow local, state, and federal pest control product and safety regulations
Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver’s license from state of residence
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations
Clean-shaven face for respirator safety
Available Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
Willingness to learn all areas of pest control
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
Basic math skills sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions
Customer-facing experience preferred
Ability to work in tight, confined spaces
Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
Ability to work inside and outside in the local climate
Ability to perform regular sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, including on stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
Ability to wear OSHA-compliant personal protective equipment, including a respirator

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,500 sign-on bonus for licensed technicians
Benefits start on Day 1 for full-time colleagues
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Training and development programs
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days and sick days
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
Company-provided service vehicle with routine maintenance
Company-provided weather gear
Personal protective equipment and safety training
Performance incentives and additional rewards for growing business volume