Utility Technician

The National Urban League, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays & floating holidays

Job summary

Rentokil North America, Inc. is seeking Innovation/Utility Specialists to perform pest control, exclusion services, light construction, and TAP insulation installation in residential and commercial settings.

You’ll inspect for pest activity, install TAP insulation, assist with minor repairs, explain services to customers, and follow safety protocols, with training provided. This position offers full-time hours and benefits from day 1.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from the state of residence
• Available to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; able to present information to internal and external audiences
• Basic math skills; able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with standard units
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state and local regulations (covered by us)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify pest activity and perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients
• Install Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation and manage job-site preparations and cleanup
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs related to pest damage
• Explain services to customers and provide guidance on pest control measures
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal with safe practices
• Stay updated on industry trends and participate in training to enhance pest control skills
• Operate a motor vehicle safely and maintain equipment and vehicles

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow safety protocols

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.

• Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and 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. 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
• 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
• Be able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company‑provided weather
• Be able 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

Pay Range

Hourly: $17.00 - $23.00

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

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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.

By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre‑hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.

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.

Employees in this position perform work within customer\'s residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer\'s records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non‑violent and non‑disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work.