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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Our Exclusion Repair Specialists are responsible for repairs/modifications to dwellings in relation to preventing rodents from entering the home.

• Exclusion Services - Perform exclusion services and animal removal at customer locations. Set up and build exclusion traps. Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
• Customer Experience – Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits. Responds to phone and in-person service call requests on a timely basis. Contact customers to confirm scheduled services.
• Continuous Learning – Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services through provided, paid training.

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.

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Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

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

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Overtime pay

Experience level:

• 1 year

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gaithersburg, MD 20877: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person