Utility Technician

Job Overview

Innovation/Utility Specialists perform pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP insulation installation.

• Pest Control: Conduct inspections, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems.
• TAP Insulation Installation: Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, manage job‑site preparations and clean‑up while ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Construction & 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 skills.

• Work around animals, insects, and termites.
• Operate in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing and form hardware cloth to specifications.
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
• Use a safety harness from rooftops as needed.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Operate mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals safely.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lb and maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or uneven surfaces.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep equipment clean.

• Clean shaven face (for safety).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with decimals).
• Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations (covered by us).
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Hourly: $17.00 – $23.00

• Professional and Personal Growth – multiple career avenues, training & development programs, tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues.
• Health & Wellness – medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more.
• Financial Plans – 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Work‑Life Balance – vacation, sick days, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays.
• Safety & Flexibility – company mindset prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

This 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. By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from our HR systems. All applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.