Utility Technician

Role Overview 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 thermal acoustical pest (TAP) insulation installation, allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve. 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 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, and participate in training to enhance skills. Essential Job Functions & Physical Requirements Work around animals, insects and termites. Operate in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways. Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications. Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices. Work in a safety harness from rooftops as needed in exclusion services and wildlife removal. Complete production forms documenting services provided. Move up to 50 pounds, lift, carry, push, pull, or reposition objects. Maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. Operate motor vehicle and maintain clean equipment. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator. Work inside and outside in local climate using company‑provided weather gear. Requirements & Qualifications Clean shaven face – required for safety with rebreathers. High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully meet pre‑employment background screen. Valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check (company vehicle and gas card provided). 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. Follow instructions for mixing on product labels. Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us). Customer‑facing experience preferred. Compensation Hourly: $17.00 – $23.00 EEO & Legal Statements Rentokil is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents: review your privacy rights. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr