Innovation Technician

Job Overview

We are the Rentokil family of companies, a global leader in Pest Control and other services. This role is for an Innovation/Utility specialist who will perform pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and thermal acoustical pest (TAP) insulation installation. You will have 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:
  Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (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.
• 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 roof tops for exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and manipulate objects using upper extremities.
• Operate in both indoor and outdoor environments using company‑provided weather gear.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including OSH‑compliant respirators.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain equipment cleanliness.

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons.
• High school diploma or GED; or related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to present information internally and externally.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow instructions for product label mixing.
• Licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Hourly: $17.00 – $23.00. Starting pay is within this range and can vary based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Full‑time colleagues qualify for benefits starting day1, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matches. Benefits also include wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays, and a workplace prioritizing health, safety, and flexibility.

We are a drug‑free workplace and comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws related to qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents have privacy rights regarding your personal data.