Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! Western Exterminator Company is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control across more than 80 countries. At Western Exterminator Company, we believe providing our team members a career path with growth and earning potential is essential to our success as an organization. We support our self-motivated team's professional development and personal goals with an environment that provides ongoing training and rewards customer service excellence and business success. Role Summary Western Exterminator Company's Utility Technicians use the comprehensive knowledge provided by their training to deliver services in several areas for our customers. As a mobile resource within a territory, the Utility Technicians’ daily duties and work site location vary depending on the volume of customer requests in various categories. This position may assist with Pest Control, Disinfection, and other services as needed. Robust training is provided for all required duties to ensure you have the knowledge and abilities to complete work safely. Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities Service Support – Serves as back-up to Service Technicians, both in covering for absences and in providing additional coverage & support where needed. Temporarily fills in on routes not yet assigned to a regular Technician. Pest Control - Conducts inspections to determine the source of pest activity. Performs services for Western Exterminator Company residential and business customers. Completes exterior sealing on homes and other properties to eliminate rodent and wildlife entry. Performs Wood Destroying Organism Inspections. Drills and treats for Dry Wood and Subterranean Termites, fungus, and beetles. Installs and maintains Termite control systems for customers. Minor Construction and Repair – Work on light construction projects including patios, doors, eaves, walls, floors, etc. Assists Western Exterminator Company Repair Technicians with wood damage replacement. Continuous Learning – Become knowledgeable in the array of available Western Exterminator Company products and services. Stay current on the latest developments, trends, technology, and regulations in the industry. Participate in employer-provided training on new methods, products, and services offered by Western Exterminator Company Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations funded by Western Exterminator Company. Position Requirements successfully meet pre-employment background screen possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as during times of high demand Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED Customer-Facing Experience preferred Other Skills, Attributes, and Abilities Demonstrated attention to detail Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools Comfortable working at heights (e.g., climbing a ladder up to 20 feet) Capable of lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable about Western Exterminator Company products and services Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period Base pay range: $17.60-$21.15/hour Annual incentive potential: $960-$14,210/year Annual Total Earning Potential after initial training period: $37568 - $58202 / year In addition to the base pay, an employee working in this role who has completed training is eligible to earn incentive pay, pursuant to a written incentive pay plan. The amount of incentive that may be earned pursuant to our plans is based on several factors that could include one or all of the following factors: performance of the Colleague, the sales and overall performance of the District and/or Region, meeting pre-established targets and/or Key Performance Indicators (