Construction Installer Trainee

Rentokil • New York City, NY

3d

About The Position

The Construction Installer Trainee performs bird and bat exclusion and deterrent installation services, helping protect customers and the communities the company serves. The role includes installing exclusion systems and deterrents, communicating with customers about services and pest-control measures, following safety protocols, documenting completed work, and participating in training to build skills and stay current with industry practices, technologies, and regulations.

The work may involve animals and insects, confined spaces, rooftops, elevated work platforms, ladders, scaffolding, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The position requires physical activity, use of personal protective equipment, work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, and safe operation and upkeep of a motor vehicle and equipment. Work schedules may extend beyond regular hours and include nights and weekends when customer needs require it.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
• Clean-shaven face so rebreathers and respirators can seal properly.
• Availability Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed; flexibility to work all shifts and travel throughout national coverage areas.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Ability to obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations.
• Ability to work around animals, insects, confined spaces, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces and to push objects with sustained force using the upper extremities.
• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and to use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in local climate conditions, wear company-provided weather gear and personal protective equipment, and safely handle chemicals after training.
• Ability to work extended hours of 50–60 hours per week, including nights and weekends, when required by customer needs.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Install bird and bat exclusion systems and deterrents.
• Communicate with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest-control measures.
• Deliver installation services while following safety protocols.
• Participate in training and keep current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing, and form hardware cloth to specifications.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep the vehicle and other equipment clean.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
• Licensing and certification costs required by applicable regulations are covered by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED