Innovation Technician
$41,600–$47,840 year
On-siteLargo, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct inspections to identify pest activity, perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients, and install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation. Assist with light construction projects, minor repairs, and wildlife removal while setting up exclusion traps and ensuring safety protocols. Communicate effectively with customers to explain services and provide guidance on pest control measures. Stay updated on industry trends and participate in training to enhance skills in pest control and related services. Work Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed, handling tasks that require working in tight, confined spaces and around animals, insects, and termites.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license from state of residence
- Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present information in both internal and external settings
- Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise reposition objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
- Ability to push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities
- Ability to work both inside and outside in your local climate
- Ability to regularly sit, climb, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
- Clean shaven face
- Ability to work around animals, insects and termites
- Ability to work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
- Ability to set up and build exclusion traps
- Ability to cut flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications
- Ability to remove animals trapped in exclusion devices
- Ability to work in a safety harness from roof tops
- Ability to work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
- Ability to complete production forms documenting services provided
- Ability to work in company-provided weather
- Ability to move around regularly
- Ability to follow safety protocols
- Ability to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction
- Ability to manage job-site preparations and clean-up
- Ability to identify pest activity
- Ability to perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients
- Ability to install and maintain termite control systems
- Ability to efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation
- Ability to perform exclusion services and wildlife removal
- Ability to assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures
- Ability to stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations
- Ability to participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services
- Ability to handle all conditions safely
- Ability to make sure equipment is kept clean
- Ability to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Customer-facing experience
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