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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Innovation Technician

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
  • Have at least one year of customer service experience.
  • Be flexible to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers their cost.
  • 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.
  • Tolerate varied environmental conditions, including seasonal weather and damp or dusty locations.
  • Be able to work at heights, including on roofs and approximately 20 feet up a ladder, and in confined spaces.
  • Be able to enter and exit structures and crawl spaces and climb over and on top of structures.
  • Be able to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.

Responsibilities

  • Identify customers' termite problems and use knowledge of termite behavior and habits to determine remedial steps.
  • Perform termite treatment services safely and according to company guidelines and standard practices.
  • Apply anti-termite treatments to structures according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions.
  • Communicate conditions conducive to termite activity to customers and discuss procedures and structural modifications that may supplement treatment.
  • Verify that job specifications are appropriate for each work order.
  • Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
  • Complete production forms documenting services provided.
  • Interact with customers and explain services provided.
  • Prepare job sites for treatment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in termite control is a plus.
  • General labor, carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter, or attic experience is a plus.

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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