Utility Technician

Ehrlich Pest Control; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays & floating holidays

Job summary

Ehrlich Pest Control, part of the Rentokil family, is seeking an Innovation/Utility specialist to perform pest control, TAP insulation installation, and light construction tasks. You will engage with residential and commercial customers, ensuring quality service and safety across sites.

The role requires working in various environments, following protocols, and staying current with industry trends. Training and safety equipment are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence is required.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and read product labels.

Responsibilities

• Pest control inspections and services for residential and commercial clients; install termite control systems.
• Install TAP insulation and manage job-site preparations and clean-up.
• Assist with light construction and repairs related to pest damage.
• Communicate with customers to explain services and provide pest-control guidance.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Pest control

TAP insulation installation

Construction & repairs

Customer interaction

Safety protocols

Continuous learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) 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.
• Possess 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

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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.

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

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.