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Position Overview

Performs exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Applies company standards in servicing customer locations. Responds to customer inquiries; solicits new business; and adheres to required safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities

Performs exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Sets up and builds exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications.

Works in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal.

Removes animals trapped in exclusion devices according to company policy and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Drives company vehicle to customer locations.

Maintains safe driving record.

Maintains service equipment and vehicle in clean and proper operating condition.

Responds to phone and in-person service call requests on a timely basis.

Contacts customer to confirm scheduled services.

Assists in current and/or potential company sales through contact on work related project.

Trains and coaches other associates.

Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding exclusion and removal work.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Three to six months related exclusion experience and/or training including ladder and/or roof and harness work.

Six months experience utilizing basic hand tools, small power tools, & related equipment.

Licensing and certification as required by federal, state, and local law.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mechanical and carpentry skills

Ability to add, to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Ability to read, to comprehend, and execute safety procedures and instruction labels.

Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent must be prepared to:

Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.

Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers, phones and etc.

Fingering and Repetitive motions; such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching and typing during your normal working environment.

Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment.

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Incumbent is required to have:

Close visual acuity to perform detail oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, as well as visual acuity to perform activities at or within arm’s reach with skill, control, and accuracy, such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screen and expansive reading.

Incumbent will be subject to:

Inside working conditions: The change of building environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating.

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

For more than 85 years, Terminix has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading providers of termite and pest control services, safeguarding over 3 million homes and businesses against all types of pests in 47 states and 14 countries.

What is this role about?

Our Innovation Technicians serve in a key front-line role and are the very heart of what we do. It’s all about providing outstanding service delivery of Terminix products to valued customers.

What does a “Day-in-the-Life” look like?

Equipped with a company vehicle and excellent industry training, our Innovation Techs are out in the neighborhoods Terminix serves visiting residential customers and performing requested exclusion services.

Here are a few specifics of what you would be doing each day:

Setting up and building exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications

Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices

Working in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal

Interacting with customers and explaining services provided

Completing production forms documenting services provided

What do I need to be successful?

Being a high school graduate/having a GED and a valid driver’s license are both requirements

Three to six months of related exclusion experience and/or training and six months of experience using hand tools and related equipment. The following are much more important…

You are personable and enjoy interacting with customers

You are self-motivated and have a strong work ethic

You can effectively present information to customers one-on-one and in small groups

You are detailed oriented and understand the importance of safety

You have a good aptitude for basic math-- necessary for doing calculations related to service

Of course, given our business, you should be comfortable working outside and in confined spaces like crawl spaces and attics

For safety reasons (rebreathers have be able to seal to your face) our Innovation Techs aren’t able to have facial hair

Why should I choose Terminix?

In addition to being part of an iconic brand with a rich 85 year history, here are some other highlights of what we offer members of the Terminix Team.

Comprehensive training and licensure, all paid by the company

Highly competitive compensation – earning potential of $30,000-50,000 in first year.

Company provided vehicle (that you can take home with you at night) and gas card

Opportunities for advancement and career growth – including paths into management level roles

Medical, dental and vision coverage + discounts on Terminix brands

Short/long-term Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Outdoor work

Work Location: On the road

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance