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Residential Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification, file an I-140 petition, and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residency rather than temporary status.
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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 Pest Control Consultants do?
The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's industry leading pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. You’ll be the face of our national brand to your local community, and your clients will count on you to protect their homes and their families. This includes assessing customers' needs by consulting with the customer and performing an analysis 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:
- Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for residential customers
- Collaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities
- Partner with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with our current base and service specialist engagement
- Develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues while also proposing additional enhancements to pest household services
- Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible challenges
- Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
- Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily
- Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM
Essential Job Functions:
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here’s what we mean:
- You’ve got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
- You’ll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You’ll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you’ll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You’ll definitely get your steps in.)
- You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
- You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
- Sometimes you’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live)
What do you need?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)
- Strong social, customer service, and communication skills — in fact, we’d be really impressed if you came to this role with related experience and/or training in sales.
- Prefer at least 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience
- Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)
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.
Professional and Personal Growth
- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
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.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.
Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
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 Pest Control Consultants do?
The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's industry leading pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. You’ll be the face of our national brand to your local community, and your clients will count on you to protect their homes and their families. This includes assessing customers' needs by consulting with the customer and performing an analysis 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:
- Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for residential customers
- Collaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities
- Partner with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with our current base and service specialist engagement
- Develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues while also proposing additional enhancements to pest household services
- Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible challenges
- Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
- Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily
- Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM
Essential Job Functions:
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here’s what we mean:
- You’ve got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
- You’ll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You’ll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you’ll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You’ll definitely get your steps in.)
- You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
- You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
- Sometimes you’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live)
What do you need?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)
- Strong social, customer service, and communication skills — in fact, we’d be really impressed if you came to this role with related experience and/or training in sales.
- Prefer at least 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience
- Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)
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.
Professional and Personal Growth
- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
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.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Residential Specialist
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, or human services, you likely qualify for EB-3. An advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive residential care experience may qualify you for EB-2 instead.
Look up your prevailing wage before applying
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before negotiations so you can confirm any offer meets the legal threshold.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Migrate Mate for Residential Specialist roles filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Focusing on organizations that have sponsored similar positions before reduces the risk of pursuing employers unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Target employers with established HR infrastructure
Residential care networks, nonprofit housing agencies, and regional social service organizations tend to have HR teams experienced with PERM recruitment steps. Smaller group homes may be willing but lack the internal compliance capacity to complete DOL's mandatory job posting and documentation requirements.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
Your priority date is set when PERM is filed with DOL, not when your I-140 is approved. Nationals from high-demand countries like India and China face per-country backlogs, so starting the PERM process promptly after a job offer protects your place in the queue.
Prepare your O*NET documentation before PERM begins
USCIS and DOL use O*NET occupation codes to validate that your job duties align with the sponsored role. Pull the O*NET profile for Residential Specialists early and work with your employer to ensure the job description matches the minimum requirements before the PERM application is drafted.
Green Card Residential Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Residential Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, both categories can apply. EB-3 is the more common path for Residential Specialists with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field. EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience in residential or behavioral support work.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in increments, while PERM leads to lawful permanent residency. For Residential Specialists, PERM requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker is available, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country priority date backlogs can apply.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Residential Specialist positions?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Residential Specialist roles at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. Focusing on organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for similar roles significantly increases your chances of receiving a sponsorship-ready offer.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting your position in the queue.
Does my employer need to pay me a specific wage to sponsor my green card as a Residential Specialist?
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the Residential Specialist occupation in your specific work location. The prevailing wage level depends on your job duties, required education, and local labor market data. Your employer requests a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing the PERM application, and your offered compensation must meet or exceed that figure throughout the process.