Bird Technician AE

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

About the role

Applies company pesticide products and/or exclusion tactics to residential locations according to schedule and as needed based on service requests; calls customers to confirm scheduled services; completes required production forms; assists in sales to current customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs bird exclusion services to clients as needed
• Builds netting
• Stays in constant contact with Supervisor
• Completes and submits daily service reports as required
• Advises customers of potential problems
• Keeps management informed of any problems encountered on service routes
• Maintains service records in accordance with EPA standards
• Maintains service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition
• Maintains a safe driving record
• Completes federal, state, local and company required training programs within prescribed time limits for proper certification
• Available to work flexible hours as required by customer needs, including evenings, nights, and/or weekends

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• OSHA certification preferred
• Scaffolding certification a plus
• Able to work elevated heights
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Background in construction or maintenance preferred
• Immediately report to management any loss of required license

Physical Demands

• Move up to 10 pounds regularly, and 11-20 lbs frequently, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
• Exert up to 50 lbs of force to move objects occasionally
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., using legs and/or hands and arms in a manner that exceeds ordinary locomotion
• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Bend legs and spine downward and forward to crouch or squat, and bend legs at the knee to kneel, including crawling on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Push objects with sustained force using upper extremities, and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects with sustained motion
• Extend hands and arms in any direction to reach, lift, or carry objects, requiring substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles
• Use touch of skin, particularly fingertips, to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture
• Express or exchange ideas through spoken word at an easily audible volume and receive detailed information through oral communication
• Make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment
• Operate a motor vehicle and use electrically and manually powered hand tools for securing objects to surfaces

Pay

Base Pay Range: $41,800.00 - $74,800.00 yearly. Starting pay may vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1, and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria:

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Savings and Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation days & sick days
  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility