Utility Specialist

Western Exterminator • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Utility Specialist performs a combination of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation installation for residential and commercial customers. The role involves inspecting for pest activity, delivering pest control services, installing and maintaining termite control systems, preparing and cleaning job sites, and completing light construction and repairs related to pest damage.

The specialist also performs wildlife removal and exclusion work, including building and setting traps and following safety protocols. The position requires regular customer communication, completion of service documentation, and participation in training to stay current with industry practices, technology, and regulations. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, in confined spaces, at heights, and around animals, insects, mechanical equipment, vehicles, electrical current, dust, fumes, and chemicals. Training is provided for safely handling these conditions.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean-shaven face so respiratory protective equipment 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 arithmetic skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow product-label instructions for mixing.
• Ability to obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; costs are covered by the company.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise reposition objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, heights, scaffolding, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and perform frequent sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stair and ladder use.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial properties to identify pest activity.
• Perform pest control services and install and maintain termite control systems.
• Install TAP insulation, prepare job sites, and clean up after work is completed.
• Assist with light construction projects and minor repairs or replacements related to pest damage.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, including building and setting exclusion traps.
• Communicate with customers about services, customer satisfaction, and pest control measures.
• Follow safety protocols and complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Participate in training and stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.

Benefits

• Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one for eligible full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Performance incentives in many roles.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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