Innovation Technician

Terminix • Huntington, WV

5d

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 customers. The role includes inspecting for pest activity, providing pest control services, installing and maintaining termite control systems, installing TAP insulation, preparing and cleaning job sites, and assisting with minor repairs related to pest damage. Technicians communicate with customers about services and pest-control measures, conduct wildlife removal and exclusion work, and follow safety protocols. They also complete production forms and participate in training to stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations.

The work may involve animals, insects, termites, confined spaces, roofs, heights, scaffolding, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Duties require physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working indoors and outdoors in local weather. The technician must wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and safely operate and maintain a motor vehicle and equipment.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• 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, and the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Ability to obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise reposition objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, and to perform frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in local weather and wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

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 job sites, and clean up after installation.
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
• Communicate with customers about services, confirm satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest-control measures.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, including setting up and building exclusion traps.
• Follow safety protocols and complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Participate in training and stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits; full-time colleagues can enroll immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

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