Utility Technician

Rentokil • New York City, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Technician serves as a crucial support role within the Service team, acting as a backup for Service Technicians by covering absences and providing additional support where needed. This role may also involve temporarily filling in on routes that are not yet assigned to a regular Technician. The position is responsible for conducting pest control services for residential and business customers, including inspections to identify pest activity sources, performing exterior sealing on properties to prevent rodent and wildlife entry, and conducting Wood Destroying Organism Inspections. Additionally, the Utility Technician will perform treatments for termites, fungus, and beetles, and install/maintain termite control systems. The role also includes light construction and repair tasks, such as working on patios, doors, eaves, walls, and floors, and assisting with wood damage replacement. Continuous learning is emphasized, requiring the technician to become knowledgeable about Active Pest Control products and services, stay updated on industry trends and regulations, and participate in provided training. Obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses and certificates, funded by the company, is also a requirement.

Requirements

• Successfully meet pre-employment background screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays during times of high demand
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools
• Comfortable working at heights (e.g., climbing a ladder up to 20 feet)
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable about Active Pest Control products and services
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period

Nice To Haves

• Customer-Facing Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as back-up to Service Technicians, both in covering for absences and in providing additional coverage & support where needed.
• Temporarily fills in on routes not yet assigned to a regular Technician.
• Conducts inspections to determine the source of pest activity.
• Performs services for Active Pest Control residential and business customers.
• Completes exterior sealing on homes and other properties to eliminate rodent and wildlife entry.
• Performs Wood Destroying Organism Inspections.
• Drills and treats for Dry Wood and Subterranean Termites, fungus, and beetles.
• Installs and maintains Termite control systems for customers.
• Work on light construction projects including patios, doors, eaves, walls, floors, etc.
• Assists Active Pest Control Repair Technicians with wood damage replacement.
• Become knowledgeable in the array of available Active Pest Control products and services.
• Stay current on the latest developments, trends, technology, and regulations in the industry.
• Participate in employer-provided training on new methods, products, and services offered by Active Pest Control.
• Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations funded by Active Pest Control.

Benefits

• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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