Termite Technician

What do our Termite Technicians do? Termite Technicians use their expertise to play a role in protecting customers' properties from wood‑destroying organisms. As a Termite Technician you are the first line of defense in preserving and safeguarding customers' properties. The inspections, prevention, and treatment services you provide will create peace of mind and comfort for our customers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 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 Essential Job Functions: 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 You need to be comfortable working 20 feet up on a ladder along with working in small confined spaces. General laborer, carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter and attic experience is plus Ability to work on roofs and high areas Lots of moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles You’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA‑compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (anywhere the critters live) What do you need? 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 (Company vehicle and gas card provided) At least 1 year of customer service, experience in termite control is a plus Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn 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. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels. Pay Range Hourly: $16.90 - $21.00 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 This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Employees in this position perform work within customer's residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer's records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non‑violent and non‑disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Terminix