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Termite Technician Trainee

Job in Escondido, San Diego County, California, 92025, USA
Listing for: Terminix International Company, L.P.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 23 USD Hourly USD 20.00 23.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full‑Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What

do our Termite Technicians do?

Termite Technicians use their expertise to protect 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 that you provide will create peace of mind and comfort for our customers.

Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Apply 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 the treatment process
  • 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 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
  • Be comfortable working 20 feet up on a ladder and in small confined spaces
  • Possess general laborer, carpentry, cement, roofing, gutter and attic experience (plus)
  • Ability to work on roofs and high areas
  • Move around regularly—sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA‑compliant respirator, and be comfortable working regularly in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways where critters live
Qualifications
  • Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal the face)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license from state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
  • At least 1 year of customer service experience; experience in termite control is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Flexibility with working hours, Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed
  • Licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
  • Basic math skills—add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals; follow instructions for mixing product labels
Pay Range

Hourly: $20.00 - $23.00

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 loves to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many roles offer performance incentives.

Total Rewards Program
  • 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 include 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
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