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Pest Technician Trainee
Western Exterminator Company
California, UAE
Full Time
Entry
Field
4 weeks ago
Pest ControlCustomer ServiceInspectionChemical ApplicationSafety ComplianceDriving
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About the Role
Western Exterminator Company is seeking a Pest Technician Trainee to perform pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, applying treatments, and educating customers on prevention.
Key Skills for This Role
Pest ControlCustomer ServiceInspectionChemical ApplicationSafety ComplianceDriving
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations
- Apply approved pest control products to eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards
- Educate customers on pest prevention methods
- Build relationships with customers and assist with sales
- Maintain pest control equipment and ensure it is in good working condition
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control
- Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license from state of residence
- Clean shaven face for respirator seal
- Available to work Monday Friday and weekends as needed
- Customer facing experience preferred
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Company Overview
- We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control.
- Our mission is to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.
What do our Pest Control Technicians do?
- Perform pest management services for residential customers.
- Identify and eliminate pests by conducting inspections, applying treatments, and providing preventative measures.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
- Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle.
Essential Job Functions
- Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces.
- Working around animals, insects and termites.
- Working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate.
- Regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA compliant respirator.
What do you need?
- Clean shaven face for safety reasons.
- High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
- Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
- 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.
- Customer facing experience preferred.
Pay Range
- Hourly: $17.00 $23.00
Why Choose Us?
- Multiple avenues to grow your career.
- Training and development programs available.
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues).
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Vacation days & sick days.
- Company paid holidays & floating holidays.
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