Pest Technician Trainee

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." Position Overview Services commercial establishments for the purpose of controlling insect and rodent infestations and to solicit new business; applies technical knowledge of chemicals and adheres to required safety regulations. Job Responsibilities Maintains knowledge of technical data concerning chemicals uses and their application. Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding pest control. Maintains a copy of the business unit Commercial Pest Control Service manual at close proximity at all times and follows the specified instructions therein. Maintains and services all route customers according to company standards and procedures. Calls the office daily as required for messages. Completes and submits daily service reports as required. Advises customers of potential problems. Keeps management informed of any problems encountered on service routes. Maintains proper inventory of pesticides in usage. Maintains service records in accordance with EPA standards. Collects delinquent accounts. Maintains service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition. Maintains a safe driving record. Assists on other routes as required by management. Completes federal, state, local and company required training programs within prescribed time limits for proper certification. Job Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 2 or 4 year degree preferred 1-3 months related experience preferred Available to work flexible hours as required by customer needs, including evenings, nights, and/or weekends. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations. Maintain a valid driver’s license. Immediately report to management any loss of required license. Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be prepared to: Move up to 10 pounds regularly, and 11-20 lbs frequently, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force to move objects is required occasionally. Uses legs and/or hands and arms to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in a manner that exceeds what is required for ordinary locomotion. Maintain his/her balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; balance exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion. Bend legs and spine downward and forward to crouch or squat, and bend legs at the knee to come to rest on a surface with one or both knees, including crawling on hands and knees or hands and feet. Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force, and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects with sustained motion using upper extremities to exert force. Extend his/her hands and arms in any direction to reach objects, and move objects from a lower to a higher position, or move objects horizontally from one position to another, by lifting or carrying objects either in his/her hands or arms or by strapping equipment to the body; requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Use touch of skin to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture; particularly fingertips. Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and received detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment. Operate a motor vehicle and use electrically and manually powered hand tools for securing objects to surfaces. Incumbent is required to have: Close visual acuity to perform detail oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, as well as visual acuity to perform activities at or within arm’s reach with skill, control, and accuracy, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and/or thoroughness of work assigned, or make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., inspection). Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or equipment. Incumbent will be subject to: Both inside (not necessarily temperature controlled) and outside (without protection from weather; extreme heat-above 100 and/or cold-below 32 for more than one hour) environmental conditions. Hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, chemical exposure, and/or high heat. Atmospheric conditions affecting the respiratory system of the skin, such as fumes, odors, dust, mold, mist, gas, poor ventilation. Exposure to animals and insects. Meet physical requirements and/or pass medical certification in compliance with state and/or federal regulatory requirements and company safety policies relating to carrying and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to an OSHA compliant respirator. Working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways which could cause reactions in those with claustrophobic tendencies. Why Choose Us? A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria. Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:  Professional and Personal Growth Multiple avenues to grow your career Training and development programs available Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues) Health and Wellness Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1 Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more Savings and Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions Work-Life Balance Vacation days & sick days Company-paid holidays & floating holidays A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you? This company is a Drug Free workplace. Our companies are proud to be Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) inclusive of veterans and those with disabilities. California residents click here to review your privacy rights. By applying to this position, you consent to receive an initial text message to collect your communication preferences. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt-out any time. Since 1927, Terminix has been an industry leader in pest control. You’ll be on a mission to find and eliminate insect and rodent infestations, but we're more than just a pest control company. Terminix offers insulation services, wildlife control and many specialized services to help protect your home. It's hard work, but we offer great perks and opportunities for advancement for those who are up for the challenge. Don’t let this opportunity crawl away, literally.