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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Innovation Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWarwick, RI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • A valid driver's license from the state of residence is required.
  • Candidates must be available to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Candidates must have solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and be able to present information in internal and external settings.
  • Candidates must have basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and must be able to follow product-label mixing instructions.
  • Candidates must obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
  • Candidates must be clean-shaven so rebreathers can seal properly.
  • Candidates must be able to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; the company provides safety training for these conditions.
  • Candidates must be able to move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects.
  • Candidates must maintain balance while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
  • Candidates must be able to push, press, drag, draw, haul, or tug objects with sustained force using their upper extremities.
  • Candidates must be able to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and in company-provided weather.
  • Candidates must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and move up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • Candidates must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
  • Candidates must safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems.
  • Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation and manage job-site preparation and cleanup.
  • Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
  • Explain services to customers, ensure their satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures.
  • Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, set up and build exclusion traps, and follow safety protocols.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations, and participate in training to enhance pest-control and related-service skills.
  • Work around animals, insects, and termites and in confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing, and form hardware cloth to specifications.
  • Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
  • Use a safety harness on rooftops as needed for exclusion services and wildlife removal.
  • Complete production forms documenting services provided.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer-facing experience is preferred.

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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