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Rentokil
Commercial Pest Technician
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What they do
A Pest Control Technician controls problems with unwanted animals and insects in residences, commercial buildings and the areas around them. Inspects buildings, identifies pests and determines pest control treatment. Provides applications of chemical pesticides and sets traps or bait. Makes minor building repairs as needed to keep pests out.
$43,158 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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 Be knowledgeable of technical data concerning chemicals used and their application. Be knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations regarding pest control. Maintain a copy of the business unit Commercial Service manual at close proximity at all times and follow the specified instructions therein. Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures. Call office daily as required for messages. Complete and submit daily service reports as required. Advise customers of potential problems. Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes. Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage. Maintain service records in accordance with EPA standards. Collect delinquent accounts. Maintain service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition. Maintain a safe driving record. Assist on other routes as required by management. Complete federal, state, local and company required training programs within prescribed time limits for proper certification. Available to work flexible hours as required by customer needs, including evenings, nights, and/or weekends. Other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities Be knowledgeable of technical data concerning chemicals used and their application. Be knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations regarding pest control. Maintain a copy of the the business unit Commercial Service manual at close proximity at all times and follow the specified instructions therein. Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures. Call office daily as required for messages. Complete and submit daily service reports as required. Advise customers of potential problems. Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes. Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage. Maintain service records in accordance with EPA standards. Collect delinquent accounts. Maintain service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition. Maintain a safe driving record. Assist on other routes as required by management. Complete federal, state, local and company required training programs within prescribed time limits for proper certification. Available to work flexible hours as required by customer needs, including evenings, nights, and/or weekends. Job Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 2 or 4 year degree preferred 1-3 months related experience preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. 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.