Utility Technician

The job

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Job description

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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/Utility 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

• 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

• 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.
• 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 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

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

• 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

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Energy and utilities) at Rentokil Terminix. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Riverside, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Riverside compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Riverside is #12 by population, #113 for remote work (#1 = most), #37 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #107 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Riverside County, is #32 of 58 counties for average pay ($59,734).

The place in numbers

Riverside has 319,069 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.8% of the population of California. It covers 81 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,932 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6, 11% younger than the state median (33.6 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,914 a month (rent plus utilities), 6% below the state median ($1,914 against $2,036). Over a year that is 25.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $584,800, which is 6.4 times the median household income ($91,045); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 56.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (56.8% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area has 1,716,760 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,400 a year, 5% below the national median ($48,400 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are transportation and material moving (272,380 jobs, median $45,420); food preparation and serving related (170,120 jobs, median $39,790); office and administrative support (169,550 jobs, median $49,490). The area is most specialised in transportation and material moving (1.8 times) and healthcare support (1.6 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($116,530) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($109,090). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Riverside County was 5.9%. 64.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Riverside County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 73.1% drive alone, 1.4% use public transit, 2.4% walk, 10.6% work from home. 23.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 23% above the state average (23.9% against 19.4%).

People and education

25.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the state share (25.7% against 37.1%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 17% below the state share (22.4% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 12.2%, about the same as the state rate (12.2% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 78°F (25.8°C), and the coolest is Dec at 50°F (10.0°C). About 289 mm (11 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Feb is the wettest month (63 mm) and Jun the driest (1 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Jurupa Valley (6 miles, rent 9% lower); Moreno Valley (11 miles, rent 12% higher); Corona (11 miles, rent 16% higher); Rialto (12 miles, rent 8% lower). Rent differences are against Riverside; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Riverside

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• Official website of Riverside County: rivco.gov
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FAQ

What is the Utility Technician job at Rentokil Terminix?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (energy and utilities) listed 80 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Riverside, CA.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Riverside is $1,914 a month and median household income $91,045 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-08-21 (80 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse energy and utilities jobs in California.

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• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-08-21). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
• BLS Employment Projections 2025–35
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
• USAJOBS
• USCIS
• U.S. Department of State, visas
• NASA POWER climatology
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