Exclusion Technician

Rentokil Initial•Halifax, NS

6d•CA$45,000 - CA$47,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Exclusion Technician is a critical hands-on role focused on the physical "proofing" and structural repair of residential and commercial buildings. Unlike a traditional pest technician, your goal is not to apply chemicals, but to build barriers. You will use construction and contracting skills to seal entry points, install deterrents, and ensure that wildlife and rodents cannot access our clients' properties.

Requirements

Handy & Tool-Savvy: Proven experience using power tools and performing general maintenance or construction tasks (carpentry, roofing, or siding experience is a major plus).
Comfort with Heights: Must be comfortable working on high ladders and rooftops in various weather conditions.
Equipment Operation: Ability to operate (or willingness to be trained on) Aerial Work Platforms (Lifts).
Physical Fitness: Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb frequently, and work in confined spaces (like attics or crawlspaces) when necessary.
Driver’s License: Valid G (or provincial equivalent) Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
No Pest License Required: As this is a structural/exclusion role

Nice To Haves

carpentry, roofing, or siding experience is a major plus

Responsibilities

Structural Proofing: Seal cracks, crevices, and entry points in building foundations, soffits, and rooflines using high-quality rodent-proofing products.
Specialized Installations: Measure, cut, and install industrial door sweeps, exclusion screening, and specialized hardware.
Avian Deterrents: Install bird netting, spiking, and tension wire systems on various structures to prevent nesting and perching.
Height & Access Operations: Safely work from ladders and operate scissor lifts or boom lifts (Aerial Work Platforms) to access rooftops and high-reach commercial areas.
Contracting Tasks: Use a variety of power and hand tools (drills, saws, caulking guns, etc.) to complete permanent structural repairs.
Site Assessment: Identify structural vulnerabilities that could lead to pest ingress and provide feedback to the service team.

Benefits

Company Vehicle is provided
Company cell phone
Ability to earn production bonuses and commissions after probationary period
Uniforms are provided
We pay for 100% of the cost of your steel toes
Company paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits
Colleague Resources Group available for various groups including (but not limited to) Women, Veterans and Young Professionals.
Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions of 3.5%.
Employee Discounts
Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs