Termite Technician

Terminix•Trussville, AL

13d

About The Position

Termite Technicians help protect customers’ properties from wood-destroying organisms. They inspect properties, identify termite problems, and provide prevention and treatment services to help preserve customers’ properties and give them peace of mind. The role involves preparing job sites, applying anti-termite treatments, and communicating with customers about termite conditions, treatment procedures, and structural modifications that may be needed. Technicians work in varied environmental conditions, including seasonal weather and damp or dusty locations. The work requires entering structures and crawl spaces, working in confined areas, and climbing ladders and structures, including working at heights of up to 20 feet. Technicians use personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator. A company vehicle and gas card are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
At least one year of customer service experience.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Flexibility to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
Ability to obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers the cost.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and following product-label instructions for mixing.
Ability to tolerate varied environmental conditions, including seasonal weather and damp or dusty locations.
Ability to enter and exit structures and crawl spaces and to climb structures, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; comfort working at heights of up to 20 feet and in small confined spaces.
Ability to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator; clean-shaven face required for respirator fit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in termite control.
Experience in general labor, carpentry, cement work, roofing, gutters, or attics.

Responsibilities

Identify customers’ termite problems and use 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 schedules, safety procedures, and product-label instructions.
Inform customers about conditions that may contribute to termite activity and discuss treatment procedures and relevant structural modifications.
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 the services provided.
Prepare job sites for treatment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with enrollment available immediately upon hire and benefits starting on day one for full-time colleagues.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Training and development programs.
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Company vehicle and gas card.
Licenses and certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations are covered by the company.