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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."

For this position, you must be able to provide a safe and stable living environment for a working dog.

A Rodent K9 Detection Technician works with, cares for, and maintains a scent-detection canine trained to locate rodents in commercial and residential properties. The technician must accurately interpret the dog’s indications, maintain its ongoing training, and verify alerts through visual or manual inspection.

Essential Job Functions:

• Explain the inspection process to customers and provide demonstrations of rodent detection capabilities to potential clients
  

• Must be able to meet travel expectations as they may travel around the country to assist national accounts on rodent escalations.
  

• Conduct thorough inspections of properties to properly identify signs of rodent activity.
  

• Guide the dog through structured inspections, ensuring proper coverage of all designated areas.
  

• Ensure the dog is well groomed, well trained, and prepared to perform detection tasks reliably.
  

• Provide full care for the dog during off-work hours, including feeding, maintenance training, grooming, exercise, and routine veterinary visits to keep the dog healthy, safe, and inspection-ready.
  

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments under various weather conditions using company-provided gear.
  

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including OSHA-compliant respirator equipment when necessary.
  

• Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the vehicle and all equipment.
  

What Do You Need?

To join as a Rodent K9 Detection Technician, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Clean-shaven face for safety and PPE sealing purposes.
  

• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

• Prior experience working with dogs, especially in training or handling environments.
  

• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
  

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check (company vehicle and gas card provided).
  

• Off-street parking available for the company vehicle.
  

• Availability to work Monday–Friday and occasional Saturdays as needed.
  

• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain processes to customers and interact effectively in internal and external settings.
  

• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; must be able to follow product-label instructions when mixing materials.
  

• Any licenses or certifications required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (provided by the company).
  

• Customer-facing experience preferred.
  

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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.

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