Utility Technician

Overview Innovation/Utility Specialists at Rentokil perform pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and Thermal Acoustical Pest insulation installation to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet. Responsibilities Conduct inspections to identify pest activity and perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients. Install and maintain termite control systems. Efficiently install TAP insulation, ensuring quality service, customer satisfaction, and manage job‑site preparation 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, set up and build exclusion traps, and follow safety protocols. Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and regulations, and participate in training to enhance skills. Qualifications Clean shaven face for safety. High school diploma or GED, related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license from state of residence. Availability Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed. Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure. Ability to follow product label instructions for mixing. Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations (covered by Rentokil). Customer‑facing experience preferred. Ability to drive approximately 250-300 miles of driving per day. Work Conditions Jobs involve working around animals, insects, and termites; confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces; building exclusion traps; operating in a safety harness; completing production forms; handling mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; lifting up to 50 pounds; wearing PPE; and operating a motor vehicle while keeping equipment clean. Benefits Competitive pay and performance incentives. Professional growth opportunities and training programs. Tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues. Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Vacation and sick days; company-paid holidays and floating holidays. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. This is a drug‑free workplace. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr