Home Services Technician

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership is seeking a skilled technician to perform exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations in compliance with regulations.

You will set up exclusion traps, work from rooftops with harnesses, drive a company vehicle, and maintain equipment while ensuring safe, timely service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months related exclusion experience and/or training including ladder and/or roof and harness work.
• Six months experience utilizing basic hand tools, small power tools, & related equipment.
• Licensing and certification as required by federal, state, and local law.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers and other employees.
• Mechanical and carpentry skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Sets up and builds exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications.
• Works in a safety harness from rooftops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Removes animals trapped in exclusion devices according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drives company vehicle to customer locations.
• Maintains safe driving record.
• Maintains service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition.
• Responds to phone and in-person service call requests on a timely basis.
• Contacts customer to confirm scheduled services.
• Assists in current and/or potential company sales through contact on work related project.
• Trains and coaches other associates.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding exclusion and removal work.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Carpentry skills

Reading and writing

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Small power tools

Ladder work

Harness work

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!For more information about our benefits, see below!We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."Position OverviewPerforms exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Applies company standards in servicing customer locations. Responds to customer inquiries; solicits new business; and adheres to required safety regulations.Job ResponsibilitiesPerforms exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements.Sets up and builds exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications.Works in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal.Removes animals trapped in exclusion devices according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements.Drives company vehicle to customer locations.Maintains safe driving record.Maintains service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition.Responds to phone and in-person service call requests on a timely basis.Contacts customer to confirm scheduled services.Assists in current and/or potential company sales through contact on work related project.Trains and coaches other associates.Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding exclusion and removal work.Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).Three to six months related exclusion experience and/or training including ladder and/or roof and harness work.Six months experience utilizing basic hand tools, small power tools, & related equipment.Licensing and certification as required by federal, state, and local law.Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.Ability to write correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mechanical and carpentry skillsAbility to add, to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.Ability to read, to comprehend, and execute safety procedures and instruction labels.Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Incumbent must be prepared to:Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers, phones and etc.Fingering and Repetitive motions; such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching and typing during your normal working environment.Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment.Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.Incumbent is required to have:Close visual acuity to perform detail oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, as well as visual acuity to perform activities at or within arm’s reach with skill, control, and accuracy, such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screen and expansive reading.Incumbent will be subject to:Inside working conditions: The change of building environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating.Base Pay RangeHourly: $20.00 - $23.00While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).Why Choose Us?A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:Professional and Personal GrowthMultiple avenues to grow your careerTraining and development programs availableTuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)Health and WellnessFull-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much moreSavings and Retirement401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributionsWork-Life BalanceVacation days & sick daysCompany-paid holidays & floating holidaysA company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibilityWe are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. 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