Termite Technician

Terminix • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Termite Technicians at Rentokil play a crucial role in protecting customer properties from wood-destroying organisms. They are the first line of defense in preserving and safeguarding properties by providing inspections, prevention, and treatment services to ensure peace of mind and comfort for customers. Rentokil is a global leader in Pest Control and other services, operating in over 90 countries and serving a wide range of consumer and business customers. The company prides itself on a legacy of excellence and a mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." Terminix, a member of the Rentokil family of companies since 1927, is an industry leader in pest control, also offering insulation services, wildlife control, and specialized services to protect homes.

Requirements

• 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
• Comfortable working 20 feet up on a ladder
• Comfortable working in small confined spaces
• Regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (anywhere the critters live)
• Clean shaven face - for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
• At least 1 years of customer service
• Be 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 instructions for mixing on product labels

Nice To Haves

• General laborer, carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter and attic experience
• Ability to work on a roofs and high areas
• Experience in termite control is a plus

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
• Applying 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 treatment process
• Verifying that job specifications are appropriate for each work order
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment
• Completing production forms documenting services provided
• Interacting with customers and explaining services provided

Benefits

• Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
• Competitive pay
• Performance incentives
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
• Company vehicle and gas card provided

What This Job Offers

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