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Termite Technician

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa, Salinas, CA, United States


Benefits Start Day 1 for Full‑Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!

What Do Our Termite Technicians Do?
Termite Technicians use their expertise to protect customer properties from wood‑destroying organisms. They are the first line of defense in preserving and safeguarding customers’ properties. The inspections, prevention, and treatment services they provide bring peace of mind and comfort to our customers.

Responsibilities

Identify customer’s termite problems and determine remedial steps based on termite behavior

Perform termite treatment services safely and in accordance with company guidelines

Apply anti‑termite treatments to structures following schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions

Communicate critical conditions to customers, discuss procedures and necessary modifications

Verify that job specifications are appropriate for each work order

Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment

Complete production forms documenting services provided

Interact with customers and explain services offered

Essential Job Functions

Thrive in various environmental conditions, including seasonal weather, damp and/or dusty locations

Prepare job sites for treatment

Enter and exit structures and crawl spaces; climb and work on roofs

Work comfortably 20 feet up on a ladder and in small confined spaces

General laborer experience (carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter, attic) preferred

Ability to work on roofs and high areas

Perform repetitive physical tasks: lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles

Wear PPE, including an OSHA‑compliant respirator; must be comfortable in confined spaces, narrow aisles, passageways

Qualifications

Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal properly)

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license from state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

At least 1 year of customer service; termite control experience is a plus

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Flexible working hours, Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed

Required licenses/certificates per federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; ability to follow product label instructions

Pay Range
Hourly: $17.00 – $23.00

Benefits

Professional and Personal Growth: multiple career paths, training and development programs, tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues

Health and Wellness: immediate enrollment for full‑time colleagues; medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more

Savings and Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Work‑Life Balance: vacation and sick days, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays; company mindset prioritizing health, safety, and flexibility

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Employees in this position perform work within customers’ residences and property and may have access to vulnerable populations and personal identifiable information. They must resolve conflicts non‑violently and non‑disruptively. They may drive a company vehicle and operate it safely. They will be responsible for handling regulated chemicals that could cause harm if misused.

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