Utility Technician

Asheville, OK • Full-time

About the role

As an Innovation/Utility Specialist, you will perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) insulation installation, making a significant impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems
• Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job-site preparations and clean-up
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations; participate in training to enhance skills in pest control and related services

Essential Job Functions

• Work around animals, insects, and termites
• Work 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
• Work in a safety harness from rooftops as needed for exclusion services and wildlife removal
• Complete production forms documenting services provided
• Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided)
• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
• Maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Push objects with sustained force using upper extremities
• Work both inside and outside in local climate conditions in company-provided weather-appropriate gear
• Frequent movement including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, ascending/descending stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain cleanliness of vehicle and equipment

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety (rebreathers must seal properly)
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to present information in both internal and external settings
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to follow mixing instructions on product labels
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (provided by the company)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1 (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
  • Tuition reimbursement (for Full-Time Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Immediate eligibility for benefits enrollment upon hire
• Savings and Retirement:
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Vacation days and sick days
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Health, safety, and flexibility prioritized

Competitive pay with performance incentives available for many roles.

About Target Specialty

Target Specialty Products is a leading national wholesale distributor of specialty agricultural chemicals, application equipment, products, supplies, services, and education. We serve the entire United States from 42 conveniently located branch locations in the U.S. and Canada, providing products and services across multiple industries in both the private and public sectors. Target Specialty is 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.