Construction Installer Trainee

Rentokil Pest Control•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The Construction Installer Trainee performs bird and bat exclusion and deterrent installation services. The role includes communicating with customers about services and pest-control measures, delivering services in accordance with safety protocols, and participating in training to develop skills and stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations. The position involves working indoors and outdoors, including in confined spaces and at heights, and completing documentation of services provided.

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 that rebreathers or respirators can seal properly.
Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed, flexibility to work all shifts, and ability to travel throughout national coverage areas.
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including ability to present information in internal and external settings.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
Ability to work extended hours of 50–60 hours per week, including nights and weekends, when customer needs require it.
Ability to work around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
Ability to work in tight or confined spaces and indoors and outdoors in local climate conditions.
Ability to use a safety harness on mobile elevated work platforms and rooftops as needed.
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; exert sustained force with the upper extremities; and regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl on stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; costs are covered by the company.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Install bird and bat exclusion and deterrent systems.
Communicate with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest-control measures.
Perform installation services while following safety protocols.
Participate in training and stay current on 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 it 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 other 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.
Performance incentives in many roles.
Competitive pay.
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.