Pest Control Technician

Terminix

Pest Control Technician inspecting and treating residential properties for Rentokil, a global pest-control services company. Educating customers and preventing future infestations across North Carolina.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeCornelius • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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 Products ApplicationCustomer Relationship BuildingValid Driver's LicenseOSHA-Compliant Respiratory PPE

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Hard Skills

Pest InspectionPest IdentificationChemical ApplicationBaiting TechniquesTrapping MethodsBasic Math SkillsReading and Writing Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsCustomer-Facing ExperienceWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Pest Control EquipmentService Vehicle

Certifications & Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates Required by Regulations

Industry Keywords

Pest Control RegulationsSafety RegulationsInfestation PreventionResidential Pest Management

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 the type of pest infestation
Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps
Educate customers on pest prevention and advise them on reducing future infestation risks
Build customer relationships and schedule and confirm appointments
Assist with sales to current customers and expand products to new customers
Maintain, stock, and check pest control equipment
Follow local, state, and federal pest control and safety regulations
Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clean-shaven face required for respirator seal
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 required by applicable regulations, covered by the employer
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 to follow product-label mixing instructions
Customer-facing experience preferred
Ability to work in confined spaces and 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 regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
Ability to wear OSHA-compliant respiratory PPE

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,500 sign-on bonus
Benefits start day 1 for full-time colleagues with no waiting period
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Multiple avenues to grow your career
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 (PPE) provided/training
Performance incentives offered for many roles