Innovation Technician

Job Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP insulation installation, allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve.

• Pest Control: Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install and maintain termite control systems.
• TAP Insulation Installation: Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job‑site preparations and clean‑up.
• Construction and Repair: Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures.
• Service Delivery: Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, set up and build exclusion traps, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations. Participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services.

• Work around animals, insects and termites.
• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Set up and build exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications.
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
• Work in a safety harness from rooftops as needed in exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; receive training to handle these conditions safely.
• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press, drag, draw, haul, or tug objects.
• Work both inside and outside in local climate under company‑provided weather conditions.
• Engage in frequent moving, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA‑compliant respirator.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal properly).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to present information internally and externally.
• Basic math skills for mixing product labels and following instructions.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by company).
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career.
  • Training and development programs available.
  • Tuition reimbursement benefits (for full‑time colleagues).
• Health and Wellness
  • Full‑time colleagues eligible to enroll immediately upon hire, with benefits starting day 1.
  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus additional options.
• Savings and Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions.
• Work‑Life Balance
  • Vacation days and sick days.
  • Company‑paid holidays and floating holidays.
  • Company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

This company is a Drug‑Free workplace.

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