Job Description

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

The Termite Technician is responsible for installing and maintaining termite bait stations, conducting thorough termite inspections and reinspections, and performing active termite treatments, including full liquid applications. This role involves using hammer drills to penetrate concrete slabs, hand tools to trench around foundations for soil treatments, and applying termiticides in accordance with safety regulations. The position demands working in confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics for extended periods—often hours at a time—in hot, dusty, or cramped conditions. It is physically intense work that requires endurance, as you may need to crawl, kneel, bend, and maneuver in tight areas while wearing protective gear. Excellent follow-through, problem-solving skills, and customer service are essential.

Must be aligned with the company's core values:

Give a Crap: Delight others by owning your role and saying yes. Take pride in how you appear & act & every other detail of the job. Be on time, attentive, & enthusiastic. Act as if the buck stops with you on every aspect of the job.

Chase Perfection: Chase Perfection knowing full well we will not reach it, but along the way we will catch excellence. Have a sense of urgency; Go-Forth Time - right now might be the only time you have to get it right.

Dig Deeper: Be an action-oriented professional that makes decisions based on evidence rather than stories & assumptions. Stay curious. Data can speak for itself. Understand the cause of the fire rather than rushing to extinguish it.

Fight For Simplicity: Keep it simple & consistent. Focus on how things should be done every time.

Face It, Fix It: Confront challenges directly and address issues head-on. A bias for action and powerful conversations drive our progress. It’s about getting it right rather than being right.

Grow!: Growth is our purpose. Growing as people & growing our business.

Key Result Areas:

• Complete daily scheduled stops for customers, including inspections, treatments, and follow-ups.
• Properly greet customers, listen to their concerns, and explain findings and treatment plans clearly.
• Follow the Go-Forth Training Manual with 100% accuracy, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations for pesticide application and safety.
• Conduct detailed inspections of residential and commercial properties to identify signs of termite activity, damage, behaviors, and entry points.
• Install, monitor, and maintain termite bait stations around structures.
• Perform termite re-inspections to assess treatment effectiveness and prevent re-infestations.
• Execute full liquid termite treatments, including trenching around foundations with hand tools, drilling into concrete with hammer drills, and injecting termiticides into soil and structures.
• Identify and address wood-destroying organisms, performing minor structural repairs such as insulation removal and replacement if needed.
• Use and maintain safety equipment, including respirators, gloves, goggles, and protective suits, while handling EPA-approved products.
• Conduct inventory checks of all equipment and chemicals daily.
• Organize equipment and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Track maintenance of equipment and schedule repairs for broken items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Lives all company values.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of physical outdoor labor experience is preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Detail Oriented: capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task completed.
• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of building constructions, insect identification, behaviors, and habits preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve and develop targeted treatment plans.

Education Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., and remain in these areas for extended periods (potentially hours) while performing inspections and treatments.
• Ability to kneel, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight, hot, dusty, or humid environments without issue.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or humidity.
• Wear protective gear such as respirators, suits, gloves, and goggles for prolonged durations.
• This is demanding physical labor that involves repetitive motions, heavy lifting, and exposure to pesticides—endurance and physical fitness are critical

LOCATION

Go-Forth Pest Control offers services throughout regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The main office is located in Fayetteville, NC Reasonable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person