AUX/Utility Technician

About the role

Fox Pest is looking for an enthusiastic Utility Technician. The Utility Technician is responsible for servicing our clients' homes with our leading-edge products and delivering a positive customer service experience. Specifically, the Utility Technician is assigned various specialized services, including treatments for insulation, mosquitoes, bed bugs, termites, and more. You never know what each day might bring! We count on our Utility Technicians to be some of the most versatile, knowledgeable, and challenge-ready team members.

Responsibilities

• Begin day with team meeting to review schedules and gather materials
• Travel to different job sites to inspect for pest problems and apply treatments, or to check and install insulation that enhances energy efficiency and keeps pests out
• Maintain good communication with clients and team members
• Conduct final inspections and clean up job site after work
• Complete paperwork and participate in team debrief to ensure tasks meet high standards
• Service customer's homes in a professional and satisfactory manner
• Inspect property and determine treatment type
• Identify invading pests
• Apply chemical solutions, powders, and granules on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests (typically special treatments)
• Install, repair, and maintain insulation systems
• Ensure safety procedures are followed for application and re-entry
• Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application
• Keep service vehicles organized, professional, clean, and follow all regulations
• Maintain professional appearance, including clean company uniform, appropriate footwear, and personal hygiene
• Build positive, strong relationships with clients
• Work to exceed client expectations
• Make suggestions to clients on how to avoid pest problems when appropriate
• Participate fully in training opportunities to enhance knowledge and meet licensing requirements

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience in construction work or insulation work
• Ability to build positive relationships and effectively communicate value to customers
• Able to analyze pest control activity, explain and implement an effective plan of action
• Able to learn and follow servicing protocols to apply chemical solutions and powders
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Valid driver's license, authorized to work in the US

Benefits

• Positive and empowering culture with strong opportunity for advancement
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, and Vision for full-time employees
• 401k with a generous company match and no vesting period
• Additional commission and bonus opportunities
• PTO after just 30 days for full-time individuals
• Paid Holidays offered at the date of hire
• Empowering and positive workplace culture
• Strong potential and room for growth with an Individualized Leadership Plan for every team member
• Paid hands-on training opportunities

Pay

Starting pay of $19 - $21 per hour