Innovation Technician - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Terminix • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Innovation Technician performs a combination of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation installation for residential and commercial clients. The role includes inspecting for pest activity, providing pest-control services, installing and maintaining termite-control systems, preparing and cleaning job sites, and completing light repairs related to pest damage. Technicians also perform wildlife removal and exclusion work, communicate with customers about services and pest-control measures, and document work completed. Training is provided to handle workplace conditions safely, and technicians are expected to participate in ongoing learning about industry practices, technologies, and regulations. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a base pay range of $21.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clean-shaven face so respirators can form a proper seal.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills, including working with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow product-label instructions for mixing.
• Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces, and to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects.
• Ability to balance and move on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces, and to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial properties to identify pest activity and perform pest-control services.
• Install and maintain termite-control systems.
• Install TAP insulation, prepare and clean job sites, and ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, including setting up and building exclusion traps.
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices and follow applicable safety protocols.
• Communicate with customers about services, satisfaction, and pest-control measures.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Keep the motor vehicle and other equipment clean and operate the vehicle safely.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations, and participate in training.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Benefits for full-time colleagues start on day one, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.
• Multiple avenues for career growth and opportunities for promotion from within.
• Some roles offer performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

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