Termite Technician

Target Specialty Products, a member of the Rentokil family of companies, is a leading national wholesale distributor of specialty agricultural chemicals, application equipment, and pest control products and services.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to perform industry-leading pest management services for residential customers. You will identify and eliminate pests by conducting thorough inspections, determining infestations, applying treatments, and providing preventative measures—all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating solutions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment; provide advice on reducing future infestation risks.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand services to new customers.
• Ensure all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle (routine maintenance included).

Essential Job Functions

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided).
• Work both inside and outside in local climate conditions while wearing company-provided weather gear.
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety (rebreathers must seal properly).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the company).
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for following product label mixing instructions.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Pay

Base pay range: $17.00 - $20.40 per hour. Starting pay varies based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also include overtime, incentives, commissions, performance bonuses, and route assignment (where applicable).

Benefits

All full-time colleagues qualify for benefits starting on day one with no waiting period. Part-time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth: Training and development programs, tuition reimbursement (for full-time colleagues).
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Savings and Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Vacation days, sick days, company-paid holidays, floating holidays, and a focus on health, safety, and flexibility.