Innovation Technician

Western Exterminator Company; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Drug Free workplace

Job summary

Western Exterminator Company seeks an Innovation/Utility Specialist to perform pest control, TAP insulation installation, and related services. The role includes inspections, exclusion work, and light construction to protect homes and businesses.

You will interact with customers, ensure safety, and participate in ongoing training. Benefits start Day 1 and a drug-free workplace policy is observed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license.
• Available to work Monday–Saturday as needed.
• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math and ability to follow product label instructions.
• Licenses/certificates as required (covered by us).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pest control inspections and services for residential and commercial clients.
• Install and maintain TAP insulation systems.
• Assist with light construction and repairs related to pest damage.
• Communicate service details and recommendations to customers.
• Perform exclusion and wildlife removal with safety protocols.
• Stay updated on industry trends and training.

Skills

Pest control

Customer interaction

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE gear

OSHA respirator

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.”

What do our Innovation/Utility specialists do?

The primary purpose of this roleis to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP ( T hermal A coustical P est)insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Pest Control: Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems

• TAP Insulation Installation: Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job-site preparations and clean-up

• Construction and Repair: Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage

• Customer Interaction: Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures

• Service Delivery: Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations. Participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services

Essential Job Functions:

• Working around animals, insects and termites

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

• Setting up and building exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications

• Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices

• Working in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal

• Completing production forms documenting services provided

• You’ll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we’ll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely

• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects

• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces

• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects

• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather

• Lots of moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator

• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

What do you need?

• Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must posses a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

• 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, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. You’ll need to be able to 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

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.

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company 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.

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.