Innovation Technician

Overview

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues; we are a member of the Rentokil family of companies, a global leader in Pest Control and related services. We serve consumer and business customers in more than 90 countries and are committed to protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving the planet.

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, enabling you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.

• 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 (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, set up and build exclusion traps, and ensure 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.

• Work around animals, insects and termites.
• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Set up and build exclusion traps; cut flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications.
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
• Work in a safety harness from rooftops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; training provided on safe handling.
• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects.
• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Push objects with steady force and drag or tug objects as needed.
• Able to work inside and outside in local climate with company-provided weather accommodations.
• Frequent movement including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear PPE, including OSHA-compliant respirator, as required.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain cleanliness of equipment.

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal the face).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Available to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and local regulations (covered by us).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Hourly: $16.80 - $19.00

Starting pay within the range may vary based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment where applicable.

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We reward high performance and promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many roles include performance incentives. Below is 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 meeting certain criteria.

Total Rewards Program includes: