Pest Technician I

Rentokil Pest Control North America

Pest Technician providing industry-leading pest management services for residential properties. Identifying and eliminating pests while adhering to safety regulations and client communication.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pest control application and customer education, ensuring adherence to safety standards while effectively managing pest prevention strategies. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for customer engagement and service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pest Control ApplicationCustomer EducationSafety Standards ComplianceCustomer Relationship ManagementBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Pest Control ProductsChemical ApplicationBait and Trap UsageEquipment MaintenanceMixing Instructions

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationReading SkillsWriting SkillsCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Service Vehicle

Industry Keywords

Pest PreventionInfestation Risk ReductionCustomer-Facing Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)