Utility Tech

Overview

Fox Pest is looking for an enthusiastic Utility Technician. The Utility Technician is responsible for servicing our clients' homes with our leading-edge products and delivering a positive customer service experience. Specifically, the Utility Technician is assigned various specialized services, including treatments for insulation, mosquitoes, bed bugs, termites, and more. You never know what each day might bring! We count on our Utility Technicians to be some of the most versatile, knowledgeable, and challenge-ready team members.


What we Offer

• Positive and empowering culture with a strong opportunity for advancement
• Starting pay of $19 - $20 per hour
• Empowering and positive workplace culture
• Strong potential and room for growth with an Individualized Leadership Plan for every team member
• Paid hands-on training opportunities

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Utility Technician
As a Utility Technician at Fox Pest Control, you begin your day with a team meeting to review schedules and gather materials. You will travel to different job sites to inspect for pest problems and apply treatments, or to check and install insulation that enhances energy efficiency and keeps pests out. Good communication with clients and team members is essential. After completing your work, you will conduct final inspections and clean up the job site. You finish your day with paperwork and a team debrief to ensure all tasks meet high standards.

Essential Functions:

• Service customer's homes in a professional and satisfactory manner
• Inspect the property and determine the treatment type
• Identify invading pests
• Apply chemical solutions, powders, and granules on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests (typically special treatments)
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining insulation systems
• Ensure safety procedures are followed for application and re-entry
• Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application
• Keep service vehicles organized, professional, clean, and follow all regulations
• Maintain professional appearance, including clean company uniform, appropriate footwear, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Build positive, strong relationships with clients
• Work to exceed client expectations
• Make suggestions to clients on how to avoid pest problems when appropriate
• Participate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and meet requirements for licensing

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate value to customers
• Able to analyze pest control activity, explain and implement an effective plan of action
• Ability to learn and follow servicing protocols to apply chemical solutions and powders
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• A valid driver's license, authorized to work in the US

Fox Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employer

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