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RentokilNorthAmerica

Utility Technician

RentokilNorthAmerica, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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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 Control) insulation installation, allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

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 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 forming hardware cloth to specifications.

Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices.

Working in a safety harness from rooftops 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 being trained on safe handling of these conditions.

Moving up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.

Maintaining balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Working both inside and outside in your local climate in company‑provided weather.

Moving around frequently—sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

Safely operating a motor vehicle and keeping it and all other equipment clean.

What do you need? Clean shaven face—necessary for safety reasons (rebreathers require a face seal).

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.

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. 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.

Benefits Competitive pay and performance incentives.

Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting day 1.

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, plus more.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

Company‑paid holidays and floating holidays.

Why Choose Us? A career with the Rentokil family of companies offers opportunities for growth, training, tuition reimbursement, and a culture that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

EEO Statement Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

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