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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Termite Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChatsworth, Los Angeles, CA, USA$17 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
  • At least one year of customer service experience is required.
  • Must be clean-shaven so the respirator can seal properly.
  • Must be able to tolerate seasonal weather and damp or dusty locations.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights, including 20 feet up on a ladder, and in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • Must wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
  • Must have basic math skills and be able to follow product-label mixing instructions.
  • Must be flexible to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Must obtain licenses or certificates required by applicable regulations; the company covers the associated costs.

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.
  • Inform customers about conditions conducive to termite activity, discuss procedures, and explain 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 the services provided.
  • Prepare job sites for treatment.
  • Enter and exit structures and crawl spaces, climb over and on top of structures, and ascend and descend stairs and ladders.

Desired Qualifications

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