Utility Technician

Western Exterminator Company

. Conduct pest inspections and identify pest activity .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeOlympia • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pest inspections, pest control services, and wildlife removal while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in operating equipment and performing minor repairs related to pest damage.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pest Control ServicesWildlife RemovalThermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) InsulationCustomer-Facing ExperienceValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Pest InspectionsExclusion ServicesBasic Math SkillsLight ConstructionEquipment MaintenanceProduction DocumentationTermite Control SystemsAnimal TrappingSafety Harness UsagePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsReading SkillsWriting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Exclusion TrapsCompany Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates as Required by Regulations

Industry Keywords

Pest ActivityJob Site PreparationConfined SpacesOSHA ComplianceCustomer Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct pest inspections and identify pest activity
Perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients
Install and maintain termite control systems
Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation
Prepare and clean up job sites
Assist with light construction projects, minor repairs, and replacements related to pest damage
Explain services to customers, ensure satisfaction, and provide pest-control guidance
Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal
Set up and build exclusion traps
Cut flashing and form hardware cloth to specifications
Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices
Work from rooftops in a safety harness as needed
Complete production forms documenting services provided
Participate in training and stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Basic math skills, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations
Customer-facing experience preferred
Clean-shaven face required for respirator safety
Ability to work in tight, confined spaces, inside and outside, and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
Ability to move up to 50 pounds
Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain equipment cleanliness

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,500 sign-on bonus
Benefits start Day 1 for full-time colleagues with no waiting period
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days and sick days
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs
Tuition reimbursement benefits for full-time colleagues
Performance incentives offered for many roles