Installer I
- Operations / Technical Services
- Full-time
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Des Plaines, IL
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What do our Installers do?
As an Installer, you must be dependable, hardworking, and able to work independently. Each day you will prepare, load, deliver, and install several deliveries to our clients. You must also possess a genuine desire to provide outstanding service by taking the best possible care of the plants you are delivering and installing to the customer's site.
There are three main components to this position; (1) Plantscape and hygiene services installations; (2) Plantscape replacement deliveries; and (3) Holiday installation.
Plantscape and Hygiene Service installation
- Occasional warehouse tasks including plant receiving and preparation which includes protecting plants and containers for delivery
- Load service vehicle and exercise care in delivering plants and hardgoods to customer sites
- Install plants and hardgoods in accordance with job specifications and company policy
- Monitor orders and confirm details on a constant basis to ensure customer selections are processed correctly
- Schedule delivery details/arrangements as required by the client
- Regular driving of a delivery type van/truck in urban and rural settings spending up to 50% of your shift driving
- Safely loading and unloading the material and equipment
- Safely hanging and mounting wall installations with your teammates
- Regular maintenance to plants and hardware components of living green walls at various heights
- Planting containers, vases, and planter beds with a wide variety of plants
- Regular work on ladders up to 12 ft
- Regular lifting up to 50 lbs
- Prevent damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. during installation service
- Deliver and install scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
- Address all client concerns and communicate with customer contact at each service
- Complete a service report to accurately document service tasks
- Be available for occasional 'after-hour' project work (for example early access to some customer sites like shopping malls for large tree delivery or replacement)
- Some outdoor/exterior work will be required
Plantscape Replacement Deliveries
- Deliver replacement materials to customer sites as required
- Remove plant and container materials from customer sites
- Dispose of materials as specified by company policy
Holiday installation / removal
- Assist on holiday decoration installations decorating the interior and exterior of buildings with a team
- Assist on the removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season
- Be available for 'after-hour' work due to a short window of opportunity for this seasonal activity
What do you need?
- Experience caring for plants is preferred
- Experience interacting with clients
- Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
- Lift certification is a plus
- Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects
- Experience using drills, saws, and other power tools
- Must pass pre-employment background screen
- Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record search
Why Choose Rentokil ?
A career with Rentokil 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 Rentokil has 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
Rentokil Terminix is a Drug Free workplace
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
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