Utility Technician Hourly

Fox Pest Control • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

55d • $19 - $22

About The Position

Fox Pest Control is seeking an enthusiastic Utility Technician to service clients’ homes using the company’s products and provide a positive customer service experience. The role handles specialized services such as insulation treatments and installation, mosquito, bed bug, and termite treatments, and other services. Technicians inspect properties, identify pest problems, apply treatments, and install, repair, or maintain insulation. They travel to different job sites, communicate with clients and team members, complete final inspections and site cleanup, and finish the day with paperwork and a team debrief.

Fox Pest Control offers a positive and empowering workplace culture, opportunities for advancement and growth through an Individualized Leadership Plan, paid hands-on training, starting pay of $19–$22 per hour, a 401(k) with a company match, and additional commission and bonus opportunities.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in pest technician work or insulation work.
• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate value to customers.
• Ability to analyze pest control activity, explain an effective plan of action, and implement it.
• Ability to learn and follow servicing protocols for applying chemical solutions and powders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Service customers’ homes professionally and satisfactorily.
• Inspect properties and determine the appropriate treatment type.
• Identify invading pests.
• Apply chemical solutions, powders, and granules on or near building and house surfaces to eliminate pests, typically as specialized treatments.
• Install, repair, and maintain insulation systems.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed during application and re-entry.
• Use appropriate protective gear and equipment during application.
• Keep service vehicles organized, professional, and clean, and follow applicable regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance, including a clean company uniform, appropriate footwear, and personal hygiene.
• Build strong, positive relationships with clients and work to exceed their expectations.
• Suggest ways clients can avoid pest problems when appropriate.
• Participate in training to enhance knowledge and meet licensing requirements.
• Attend a team meeting to review schedules and gather materials.
• Travel to job sites to inspect for pest problems, apply treatments, and check or install insulation.
• Conduct final inspections, clean up job sites, complete paperwork, and participate in a team debrief.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $19–$22 per hour.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Additional commission and bonus opportunities.
• Paid hands-on training opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement and growth, including an Individualized Leadership Plan for every team member.
• Positive and empowering workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed