Utility Technician Hourly

Rollins, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

401k match

Commission and bonus opportunities

Paid hands-on training

Positive culture

Growth plan

Job summary

Fox Pest Control is seeking an enthusiastic Utility Technician to service clients' homes with our leading-edge products and deliver exceptional customer service. The role covers treatments for insulation, mosquitoes, bed bugs, termites, and more, requiring versatility and strong problem-solving on diverse sites.

Responsibilities include inspecting sites, applying treatments, and installing insulation while maintaining safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• At least one year of pest technician or insulation work experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate value to customers.
• Able to analyze pest control activity, explain and implement an effective plan of action.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• A valid driver's license, authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Service customers' homes in a professional and satisfactory manner.
• Inspect property and determine the treatment type.
• Identify invading pests and apply treatments.
• Install insulation to improve energy efficiency and keep pests out.
• Follow safety procedures for application and re-entry.
• Maintain service vehicles, appearance, and ensure regulations are followed.
• Build positive relationships with clients and exceed expectations.
• Participate in training to meet licensing requirements.

Skills

Customer communication

Relationship building

Driver's license

Physical strength

Job description

Overview

Fox Pest is looking for an enthusiastic Utility Technician. The Utility Technician is responsible for servicing our clients' homes with our leading-edge products and delivering a positive customer service experience. Specifically, the Utility Technician is assigned various specialized services, including treatments for insulation, mosquitoes, bed bugs, termites, and more. You never know what each day might bring! We count on our Utility Technicians to be some of the most versatile, knowledgeable, and challenge-ready team members.

Overview

Fox Pest is looking for an enthusiastic Utility Technician. The Utility Technician is responsible for servicing our clients' homes with our leading-edge products and delivering a positive customer service experience. Specifically, the Utility Technician is assigned various specialized services, including treatments for insulation, mosquitoes, bed bugs, termites, and more. You never know what each day might bring! We count on our Utility Technicians to be some of the most versatile, knowledgeable, and challenge-ready team members.

What We Offer

• Positive and empowering culture with a strong opportunity for advancement
• Starting pay of $ 19 - $22 per hour
• 401k with a generous company match
• Additional commission and bonus opportunities
• Empowering and positive workplace culture
• Strong potential and room for growth with an Individualized Leadership Plan for every team member
• Paid hands-on training opportunities

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Utility Technician

As a Utility Technician at Fox Pest Control, you begin your day with a team meeting to review schedules and gather materials. You will travel to different job sites to inspect for pest problems and apply treatments, or to check and install insulation that enhances energy efficiency and keeps pests out. Good communication with clients and team members is essential. After completing your work, you will conduct final inspections and clean up the job site. You finish your day with paperwork and a team debrief to ensure all tasks meet high standards.

Essential Functions

• Service customer's homes in a professional and satisfactory manner
• Inspect the property and determine the treatment type
• Identify invading pests
• Apply chemical solutions, powders, and granules on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests (typically special treatments)
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining insulation systems
• Ensure safety procedures are followed for application and re-entry
• Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application
• Keep service vehicles organized, professional, clean, and follow all regulations
• Maintain professional appearance, including clean company uniform, appropriate footwear, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Build positive, strong relationships with clients
• Work to exceed client expectations
• Make suggestions to clients on how to avoid pest problems when appropriateParticipate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and meet requirements for licensing

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience in pest technician work or insulation work
• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate value to customers
• Able to analyze pest control activity, explain and implement an effective plan of action
• Ability to learn and follow servicing protocols to apply chemical solutions and powdersAble to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• A valid driver's license, authorized to work in the US

Fox Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employer