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Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Innovation Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSmithtown, NY, USA$20 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
  • Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and following instructions for mixing products according to product labels.
  • Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations, with coverage provided by the employer.
  • Ability to work around animals, insects, and termites; in tight, confined spaces; around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; and indoors and outdoors in the local climate.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise reposition objects weighing up to 50 pounds; maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces; and regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.
  • A clean-shaven face is required for safety so rebreathers can seal properly.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems.
  • Install Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation, including preparing and cleaning job sites.
  • Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
  • Communicate with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures.
  • Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, set up and build exclusion traps, and follow safety protocols.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations, and participate in training related to pest control and associated services.
  • Work around animals, insects, and termites; work in confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces; construct exclusion traps; cut flashing and form hardware cloth to specifications; and remove trapped animals.
  • Use a safety harness on rooftops as needed when performing exclusion services and wildlife removal.
  • Complete production forms documenting services provided.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer-facing experience is preferred.

About the Company

Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Rentokil Initial plc provides pest control and hygiene and well-being services to commercial and private customers around the world. It operates with the reach of a multinational company (about 68,500 staff across 89 countries) and the responsiveness of a local business, using trained technicians to deliver pest management and hygiene solutions that protect people and improve everyday life. The company differentiates itself by its global scale and local execution, as well as its status as a public, FTSE 100-listed firm with extensive experience in its fields. Its goal is to help people stay safe and healthy by preventing pests and improving hygiene in workplaces and homes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Crawley, United Kingdom
Founded
1925

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