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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Home Services Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Three to six months of related exclusion experience and/or training, including ladder and/or roof and harness work, is required.
  • Six months of experience using basic hand tools, small power tools, and related equipment is required.
  • Licensing and certification required by federal, state, and local law are required.
  • The ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos is required.
  • The ability to write correspondence is required.
  • The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees is required.
  • Mechanical and carpentry skills are required.
  • The ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs is required.
  • A valid driver's license from the state of residence is required.
  • The ability to read, comprehend, and execute safety procedures and instruction labels is required.
  • The ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form is required.
  • The ability to move up to 10 pounds occasionally by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects is required.
  • The ability to sit for long periods while using office equipment is required.
  • The ability to perform fingering and repetitive motions, including wrist, hand, and finger movements, is required.
  • The ability to communicate spoken ideas quickly, accurately, and audibly, and to receive detailed oral information at usual speaking levels, is required.
  • The ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
  • Close visual acuity for detail-oriented activities near the eyes and visual acuity at or within arm’s reach are required.
  • The employee must be able to work inside in varying building environments, with or without air conditioning and heating.

Responsibilities

  • Perform exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing, and form hardware cloth to specifications.
  • Work in a safety harness on rooftops as needed to perform exclusion services and wildlife removal.
  • Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive a company vehicle to customer locations.
  • Maintain a safe driving record.
  • Maintain service equipment and the vehicle in clean and proper operating condition.
  • Respond promptly to phone and in-person service call requests.
  • Contact customers to confirm scheduled services.
  • Assist with current and potential company sales through contact on work-related projects.
  • Train and coach other associates.
  • Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding exclusion and removal work.

About the Company

Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Terminix provides pest and termite control for homes and businesses via a network of branches and franchises, offering one-time treatments and ongoing prevention plans, including a termite protection contract with annual inspections and guarantees. It uses an asset-light model with high margins, negative working capital, and low capital expenditure, supported by recurring service revenue and occasional acquisitions. It differentiates itself through franchise-based delivery, long-term contracts and guarantees, and its integration into Rentokil's global platform for scale and shared resources. Its goal is to be a leading provider of pest and termite control by delivering reliable, predictable service, expanding its footprint, and growing profitability under Rentokil.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$6.7B
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Founded
1927

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