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Pest Control Technician

Bug Out
Pontiac, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2025

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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."

What do our Commercial Route Trainees do?

The Commercial Route Trainee role is learning how to effectively provide service of the company’s Commercial Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing commercial customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. This includes assessing customers’ needs by performing an inspection based on customer concerns using expert knowledge of the company's products and services that result in the sales of the organization's pest control solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Complete all required onboarding and training for the role

  • Gain knowledge to deliver timely, safe, and effective pest control service for each established and new customer on assigned route

  • Gain knowledge to complete quarterly/annual inspections to ensure continued service efficacy, and identify/document any concerning conditions

  • Demonstrate ability to advise customers of service work completed, summarize concerning conditions, relate recommended solutions/benefits, gain commitment, and collaborate with other team members on needed follow-ups

  • Understand how to maintain safe and clean vehicle/equipment, and ensure sufficient quantities of product to meet route service needs

  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain a current and thorough service logbook according to customer/vertical-specific protocols

  • Satisfactorily complete initial technical training and participate in regular update training to stay current with proven methods and practices

  • Complete training, certifications, & licensing

What do you need?

  • High school diploma or GED (preferred)

  • Ability to successfully obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations

  • Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels

  • Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings

  • Basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure – using whole

  • Must successfully meet pre-employment background screen

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence and pass motor vehicle record search


Base pay range: $18.00 - $25.19 / hour

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

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1


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.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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Salary : $18 - $25

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