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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, 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.
  • The employee must be available to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • The employee must have solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and be able to present information in internal and external settings.
  • Basic math skills are required, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and following product-label mixing instructions.
  • The employee must obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers the cost.
  • The employee must be clean shaven so rebreathers can seal properly.
  • The employee must work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and use personal protective equipment such as an OSHA-compliant respirator.
  • The employee must be able to move up to 50 pounds and maintain balance while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
  • The employee must be able to push, pull, drag, draw, haul, or tug objects using sustained force.
  • The employee must be able to work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions and regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • The employee 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 (TAP) 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 to enhance skills in pest control and related 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.
  • 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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