Innovation Technician

Terminix • Syracuse, NY

2d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve. The Innovation Technician role involves working around animals, insects, and termites, often in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Essential functions include setting up and building exclusion traps, removing animals, and completing production forms. The role also requires working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals, with training provided on safe handling. Physical demands include moving up to 50 pounds, maintaining balance on various surfaces, and pushing objects with sustained force. The technician will work both inside and outside in various climates and must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator. Safely operating a motor vehicle and maintaining equipment cleanliness are also key aspects of the job.

Requirements

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems.
• Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job-site preparations and clean-up.
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations. Participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services.
• Work around animals, insects, and termites.
• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications.
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
• Work in a safety harness from rooftops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects.
• Work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather.
• Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean.

Benefits

• Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• 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
• Competitive pay
• Performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED