Huntington, WV
21 hours ago
Carpenter/ Innovation Technician

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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."

What do our innovation specialists do?

The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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: Efficiently 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, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring 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

Essential Job Functions:

Working around animals, insects and termites

Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

Setting up and building exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications

Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices

Working in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal

Completing production forms documenting services provided

You’ll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we’ll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely

Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects

Maintain  balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces

Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects

Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather

Lots of moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles

Ability  to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator 

Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

What do you need?

 Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)

High school diploma or GED;  related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Successfully meet pre-employment background screen 

Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check  (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed

Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the 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. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.

Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

Customer-facing experience preferred 

Base Pay: $17 / hour

In addition to the base pay, a Colleague working in this role who has completed training may be eligible to earn additional monetary compensation including overtime, incentive and/or commission pay. Total annual earning potential may vary based on performance, assigned routes and achieving Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs").
 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

Professional and Personal Growth

Multiple avenues to grow your career 

Training and development programs available

Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)


Health and Wellness

Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more


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


We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

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