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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Termite Technician

Grounds & LandscapingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRoanoke, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A clean-shaven face is required so respirators can seal properly.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid driver's license from the employee's state of residence is required.
  • At least one year of customer service experience is required.
  • The employee must be flexible with working hours, including Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Licenses and certificates required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations must be obtained; the company covers them.
  • Basic math skills are required, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and following product-label mixing instructions.
  • The role requires tolerating seasonal weather and damp or dusty locations; entering and exiting structures and crawl spaces; climbing structures, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; working about 20 feet up and in confined spaces; and regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
  • The employee must wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and be comfortable working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.

Responsibilities

  • Identify customers' termite problems and apply 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 schedules, safety procedures, and label instructions.
  • Communicate conditions that may contribute 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 services provided.
  • Prepare job sites for treatment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in termite control is a plus.
  • Experience as a general laborer or in carpentry, cement work, roofing, gutters, or attics 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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