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 repair, wildlife removal, and Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation installation for residential and commercial clients. The role includes inspecting for pest activity, providing pest-control services, installing and maintaining termite-control systems, preparing and cleaning job sites, and helping ensure customer satisfaction. Specialists communicate with customers about services and pest-control measures, follow safety protocols, document work on production forms, and participate in training to stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations. The position involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Work may take place in confined spaces, on rooftops using a safety harness, and on ladders or scaffolding. Employees must use required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and safely operate and maintain a motor vehicle and other equipment.

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.
Available 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.
Required licenses or certificates under applicable federal, state, and local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
Clean-shaven face so a rebreather can seal properly.
Ability to move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces and to perform frequent sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, including using ladders, scaffolding, and a safety harness as needed.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential and commercial properties to identify pest activity and provide pest-control services.
Install and maintain termite-control systems.
Install TAP insulation, prepare job sites, and clean up after installation.
Assist with light construction projects, minor repairs, and replacements related to pest damage.
Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, including setting up and building exclusion traps.
Communicate with customers about services, confirm satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest-control measures.
Follow safety protocols while working in varied environments and conditions.
Complete production forms documenting services provided.
Keep informed about industry trends, technologies, and regulations, and participate in training.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire, with coverage starting on day one for full-time colleagues.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Training and development programs.
Career-growth opportunities and promotion from within.
Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.