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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Innovation Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMorgantown, WV, USANo salary listedIn-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.
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed is required.
  • Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings, are required.
  • Basic math skills are required, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and following product-label mixing instructions.
  • Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations must be obtained; the company covers them.
  • Applicants must be clean shaven so rebreathers can seal properly.
  • The ability to move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects is required.
  • The ability to maintain balance while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces is required.
  • The ability to push, press, drag, draw, haul, or tug objects with sustained force using the upper extremities is required.
  • The ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and company-provided weather is required.
  • The role requires sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and moving on stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • The ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required.
  • The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean is required.
  • The role involves working around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; training is provided to handle these conditions safely.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect for pest activity; perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients; and install and maintain termite control systems.
  • Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control insulation and manage job-site preparation and cleanup.
  • Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
  • Communicate with customers to explain services, ensure 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 related to pest control and associated services.
  • Work around animals, insects, and termites, including in confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Build exclusion traps, cut flashing, and form hardware cloth to specifications.
  • Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
  • Work in 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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