Utility Technician

Western Exterminator•Arcata, CA

13d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." What do our Innovation/Utility specialists do? The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP ( T hermal A coustical P est) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections to identify pest activity
Perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients
Install and maintain termite control systems
Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job-site preparations and clean-up
Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage
Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures
Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
Participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services
Working around animals, insects and termites
Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
Setting up and building exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications
Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices
Working in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal
Completing production forms documenting services provided
Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects
Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather
Lots of moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility