Does ServiceMaster Drug Test?

Drug Testing by Position

Drug Test Type and Process

When a ServiceMaster franchise does test, it is typically a standard urine screen collected after you receive a conditional job offer, performed at a third-party clinic or contractor designated by the franchise. A common franchise policy statement is that selected applicants must undergo a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen and be able to pass a pre-employment test with random testing thereafter. Panels usually cover marijuana (THC), cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP. Driving roles — such as movers at Two Men and a Truck — may fall under DOT rules depending on vehicle class, which adds federally mandated testing. Because each location is independently owned, the process, panel, and even whether a test happens at all can differ from one franchise to the next. Employee reports range from a required clinic visit to no test whatsoever.

Marijuana Policy

There is no single ServiceMaster marijuana policy — it depends on the franchise and the role. Safety-sensitive positions (restoration, biohazard cleanup, and driving company vehicles) are the most likely to screen for THC and to enforce a drug-free-workplace standard, and any DOT-regulated driving role must screen for marijuana under federal rules regardless of state legalization. Non-driving cleaning roles at some franchises are less likely to test, and several employees report that off-duty cannabis was not an issue where they worked. If your state has legalized marijuana, that does not guarantee a franchise will skip THC on its panel. The only reliable way to know is to ask the specific ServiceMaster franchise about its drug-testing and marijuana policy before or during your interview.

Tips for Applicants

Because ServiceMaster hiring is decentralized, research the specific franchise you are applying to rather than assuming a company-wide rule. Politely ask the hiring manager whether the role requires a post-offer drug screen and what the panel covers — this is a normal question and shows you take the job seriously. Expect testing to be more likely for restoration, biohazard, and driving jobs, and less likely for some cleaning and office roles. If a driving role is DOT-regulated, plan for a federal urine test. Bring documentation for any lawful prescriptions for the Medical Review Officer. A criminal record or past substance issue does not automatically disqualify you at many franchises, which value reliability and willingness to do physical, sometimes difficult work. Apply through careers.servicemaster.com or directly with your local franchise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ServiceMaster drug test?

It depends on the franchise, brand, and role. Many ServiceMaster franchises require a post-offer/pre-employment urine drug screen — especially for restoration, biohazard, and driving jobs — but some employees report no test at all. Ask your specific location.

Does ServiceMaster drug test for weed?

It varies. Safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated driving roles are the most likely to screen for THC, and DOT positions must test for marijuana regardless of state law. Some cleaning and office roles at certain franchises do not test. Confirm with the franchise.

Does ServiceMaster Restore drug test restoration technicians?

Often, yes. Restoration technician roles are safety-sensitive (equipment use, disaster and biohazard sites), and many franchises require a post-offer urine drug screen plus post-accident testing. Policies still vary by independently owned location.

What kind of drug test does ServiceMaster use?

When testing is required, it is typically a standard urine test collected after a conditional job offer at a third-party clinic designated by the franchise. Driving roles under DOT rules use the federal urine panel reviewed by a Medical Review Officer.

Why do some ServiceMaster employees say they weren't drug tested?

Because ServiceMaster is a franchise network, each location and brand sets its own hiring rules. One franchise may require a drug screen while another does not, and non-safety-sensitive roles are less likely to be tested, so experiences differ widely.

Can you work for ServiceMaster with a criminal record?

Often, yes. Many ServiceMaster franchises hire people with records, valuing reliability and a willingness to do physical work. Requirements vary by franchise and role, and driving positions may have stricter background and license standards.