Terminix

Termite Technician

Terminix

Richmond, Virginia, United States · Full Time

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Experience
1+ yrs
Salary
USD 18 – USD 20 / hour
Openings
1
Posted
10 seconds ago
Work mode
In office
Education
High school diploma or GED
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Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Termite Technician and become an essential guardian of customers' properties against wood-destroying pests. We are part of a global leader in pest control, dedicated to protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving the planet across over 90 countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose termite infestations by understanding termite behavior to determine necessary corrective actions.
  • Perform termite treatment services safely, adhering to company procedures and regulatory standards.
  • Apply anti-termite treatments precisely on structures as scheduled, following all safety protocols and label instructions.
  • Educate customers about conditions conducive to termite activity and recommend supplemental procedures or structural changes.
  • Ensure all job specifications align properly with work orders.
  • Operate and maintain company vehicles and pest control equipment efficiently.
  • Document services and complete production reports accurately.
  • Engage with customers professionally, explaining the treatments provided.

Essential Duties and Working Conditions

  • Tolerate various environmental conditions, including seasonal weather changes and dusty or damp areas.
  • Prepare treatment sites, including entry into crawl spaces and climbing ladders and roofs, requiring physical agility and comfort working at heights up to 20 feet.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks involving frequent sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
  • Wear personal protective equipment such as OSHA-compliant respirators and work in confined spaces.
  • Experience in general labor, carpentry, cement work, roofing, guttering, and attic tasks is advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Must have a clean-shaven face for proper wearing of respiratory protection.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver's license in the state of residence; company vehicle and fuel card provided.
  • At least one year of customer service experience; prior experience in termite control is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail coupled with eagerness to learn.
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday and some Saturdays as needed.
  • Licenses and certifications as required by federal, state, and local regulations will be covered by the company.
  • Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, necessary for accurate product mixing.

Compensation

The starting hourly wage ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, subject to geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Additional earnings potential exists through overtime, incentives, commissions, and route assignments where applicable.

Employee Benefits

  • Eligibility for benefits starts immediately on day one for full-time employees with no waiting period.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan featuring company matching contributions.
  • Support for professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, company holidays, and floating holidays.
  • A workplace culture committed to safety, health, and flexibility.

Additional Information

We promote a drug-free workplace and are committed to equal opportunity employment, including compliance with laws protecting individuals with disabilities. Applicants must agree to receive communications via text messages as part of the hiring process. Message and data rates may apply.

Minimum education

Higher Secondary (Class 12)

How they work

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