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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Innovation Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLongview, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a clean-shaven face so a rebreather can seal properly.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
  • Be available to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Have solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and be able to present information in internal and external settings.
  • Have basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and be able to follow product-label mixing instructions.
  • Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations; the company covers the cost.
  • Work around animals, insects, and termites; in tight confined spaces; and around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, with safety training provided.
  • Lift, carry, push, pull, or reposition objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Maintain balance while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
  • Push and drag objects with sustained upper-extremity force.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and in company-provided weather.
  • Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and move up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
  • Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect residential and commercial properties to identify pest activity, perform pest control services, and install and maintain termite control systems.
  • Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control insulation, prepare job sites, and clean up after installation.
  • 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 current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations, and participate in training related to pest control and associated services.
  • Cut flashing and form hardware cloth to specifications.
  • Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
  • Work from rooftops in a safety harness 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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