Bird Specialist
- Operations / Technical Services
- Full-time
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Columbus, OH
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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."
Rentokil is currently hiring for a Full-Time Bird Specialist preferably in Dayton, Columbus, or Cleveland, OH area, or anywhere within the state of Ohio.
This is a traveling position where you will be traveling for a minimum of 2 weeks at a time and working 10-12 hours per day, and up to 50+ hours a week.
This position will pay between $22.00 - $23.00 per hour.
What do our Bird Specialists do?
Bird Specialists perform bird control services safely and according to company guidelines and standard practices. This service will be performed on customer property in such a way that our customers’ expectations are met and often exceeded. Communicating and installing a quality product is critical of our service. You will be responsible for maintaining good customer relations and fostering long-term relationships with our district offices and service customers. Good relations include dealing with our district office mgmt. and coworkers as well as our service customers in a courteous manner at all times, leaving their premises and furnishings as clean as when you found them. You must communicate with our customers what actions you have taken while servicing their property. You are responsible for maintaining appropriate service standards on all accounts where you perform our service.
- Train company colleagues in respect to bird and bat applications
- Discuss any unusual circumstances or problems immediately with your supervisor and/or sales representative
- Actively participate in group meetings to develop new and better ways to meet and exceed our customers’ needs
- Identify customer’s bird and/or problems and apply appropriate preventive steps where no problems currently exist
- Satisfactorily complete initial technical training and participate in update training to stay current with proven methods and practices
- Maintain your equipment and vehicle in a state of cleanliness and good working order for your own comfort and safety, as well as providing an appropriate appearance for our customers
- Assist sales and management personnel in reviewing accounts and up-grading them as appropriate for the level of service, product, time requirements, and pricing
- Responsible for timely and proper completion of the customers’ and administrative reports
- Responsible for attaining level of productivity based on level of training, experience, and type of accounts serviced. Including proper usage of all power equipment and aerial work platforms.
- Participate in off-hours and weekends services when requested
- Tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, including seasonal weather, damp and/or dusty locations
- Use application and inspection equipment and small hand and power tools
What do you need?
- Technicians must be flexible with their working hours, able to work all shifts, and able to travel throughout our national coverage areas. We strive to provide a routine work schedule for our coworkers and consider their personal needs. We must accommodate our customer’s needs, however, and this may result in extended working hours (50-60 per week) including nights and weekends when required by customer needs.
- High school diploma or GED
- Able to enter and exit structures and crawl spaces; climb over and on top of structures; ascend/descend stairs and balance/work off ladders up to 60’
- Able and uninhibited of heights
- Acquire a certification in Aerial Work Platforms and use of Hilti power actuated equipment
- Operate aerial work platforms
- Work off/balance on fixed and swing scaffolding
- Will be required to obtain any required industry licenses
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record search
- Successfully meet pre-employment background screen
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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Target Specialty Products is proud to be 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 and provide products and services throughout multiple industries, in both the private and public sector.
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Location
Columbus, OH
Department
Operations / Technical Services
Job Type
Full-time
Brands
Rentokil North America
Remote Type
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Location
Columbus
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