Utility Technician

Western Exterminator•Kent, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Technician 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, installing and maintaining termite control systems, preparing and cleaning job sites, and completing service documentation. Technicians communicate with customers about services and pest-control measures, follow safety protocols, and participate in training to stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations. The job involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Training is provided for safely handling these conditions.

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 and the ability to follow product-label instructions for mixing.
Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or 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 while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces; regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
Ability to work in tight or confined spaces, including basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, and passageways.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions.
Ability to use sustained upper-body force to push, press, drag, draw, haul, or tug objects.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect properties to identify pest activity and perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients.
Install and maintain termite control systems.
Install TAP insulation and manage job-site preparation and clean-up.
Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, including setting up and building exclusion traps and removing animals from them.
Communicate with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on 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 it and other equipment clean.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus.
Professional growth opportunities and multiple avenues to grow a career.
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.
Performance incentives may be offered, depending on role.
Full-time colleagues can begin benefits enrollment immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.