Innovation Technician

Jobtailor; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ocala, Florida is seeking a pest control technician to conduct inspections and perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients.

Responsibilities include installing termite control systems and TAP insulation, preparing and cleaning job sites, and communicating clearly with customers about services and safety practices. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Clean-shaven face for respirator safety.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills: whole numbers, fractions, decimals.
• Follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Licenses/certificates as required by regulations.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, and chemicals.
• Ability to work in tight spaces indoors/outdoors.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear PPE including OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pest inspections and identify pest activity.
• Perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients.
• Install and maintain termite control systems.
• Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation.
• Prepare and clean up job sites.
• Assist with light construction, minor repairs, and replacements related to pest damage.
• Communicate with customers about services and pest-control measures.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Set up and build exclusion traps.
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices.
• Follow safety protocols during service delivery.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Participate in training.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Pest Inspections

Pest Control Services

Termite Control Systems

Customer Communication

Safety Protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Exclusion Traps

PPE

OSHA Respirator

Job description

• Conduct pest inspections and identify pest activity
• Perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients
• Install and maintain termite control systems
• Install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation
• Prepare and clean up job sites
• Assist with light construction, minor repairs, and replacements related to pest damage
• Communicate with customers about services and pest-control measures
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal
• Set up and build exclusion traps
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices
• Follow safety protocols during service delivery
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations
• Participate in training
• Complete production forms documenting services provided
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment cleanliness

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
• Clean-shaven face for respirator safety
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present information in internal and external settings
• Basic math skills, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to follow product-label mixing instructions
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations
• Customer-facing experience preferred
• Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces and both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and work on stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pest inspections, pest control services, and installation of pest management systems. Proficient in customer communication, safety protocols, and compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pest Inspections
• Pest Control Services
• Termite Control Systems
• Customer Communication
• Safety Protocols

Hard Skills

• Pest Inspections
• Pest Control Services
• Termite Control Systems
• Exclusion Services
• Basic Math Skills
• Product-Label Mixing Instructions
• Light Construction
• Animal Removal
• Job Site Preparation
• Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Reading Skills
• Writing Skills
• Customer-Facing Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Licenses/Certificates as Required by Regulations

Industry Keywords

• Pest Management
• Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP)
• Safety Protocols
• Industry Trends
• Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• Exclusion Traps
• Personal Protective Equipment
• OSHA-Compliant Respirator