Utility Specialist I

Florida Pest Control•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Utility Specialist I performs a combination of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation installation for residential and commercial customers. The role includes inspections and pest-control services, installation and maintenance of termite-control systems, TAP insulation installation, light repairs related to pest damage, wildlife removal, and customer communication. The specialist prepares and cleans job sites, documents services, follows safety protocols, and participates in training to stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations.

Requirements

Maintain a clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
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.
Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and following product-label mixing instructions.
Ability to work around animals, insects, and termites; in tight or confined spaces; and around 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, drag, draw, haul, or tug objects using sustained force.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Required licenses or certificates under applicable federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect properties for pest activity and perform pest-control services for residential and commercial clients.
Install and maintain termite-control systems.
Install TAP insulation and ensure quality service, customer satisfaction, and proper job-site preparation and cleanup.
Assist with light construction, minor repairs, and replacements related to pest damage.
Explain services to customers, address satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest-control measures.
Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, including setting up and building exclusion traps.
Follow safety protocols while performing services.
Complete production forms documenting services provided.
Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
Participate in training and stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

Benefits

Benefits begin on the first day for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
Sign-on bonus of $1,000.
Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
Career growth opportunities and training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.