Termite Technician

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

About the role

Termite Technicians use their expertise to play a role in protecting customers' properties from wood-destroying organisms. As a Termite Technician, you are the first line of defense in preserving and safeguarding customers' properties. The inspections, prevention, and treatment services that you provide will create peace of mind and comfort for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer’s termite problems and have knowledge of termite behaviors 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 to the customer critical conditions that are conducive to termite activity; discuss procedures and structural modifications which may be supplemental to the treatment process
• 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

Essential Job Functions

• Tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, including seasonal weather, damp and/or dusty locations
• Prepare the job site for treatment
• Enter and exit structures and crawl spaces; climb over and on top of structures; ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• Work comfortably 20 feet up on a ladder and in small confined spaces
• General laborer, carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter, and attic experience is a plus
• Ability to work on roofs and high areas
• Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; move up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (anywhere the critters live)

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must be able to seal your face)
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
• At least 1 year of customer service experience; termite control experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Flexible with working hours, Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to follow mixing instructions on product labels

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1, and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
  • Health benefits including 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
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility