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Innovation Technician

Terminix · Aurora, IL · $20.00–$24.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role mixes pest control, exclusion work, minor construction and TAP insulation. Which of those are you strongest in today, and which would you need to learn?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly rate their skills across a blended role and show willingness to learn the rest.

Tell me about a construction or repair project you did with your own hands. What tools did you use?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on carpentry or repair experience they can bring to exclusion and minor construction jobs.

Tell me about a time a job took much longer than planned. How did you handle the customer and your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they keep customers informed and manage time when field work runs over.

Tell me about a time you learned a new trade skill quickly on the job.

What they are checking: Whether they pick up new methods fast, since this role covers several trades at once.

What would you do

How would you explain to a homeowner what TAP insulation does and why it helps with pests?

What they are checking: Whether they can describe the product's thermal, acoustical and pest benefits simply enough for a customer to trust it.

You find damaged wood around a termite treatment area that needs repair before you can finish. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop to communicate with the customer and office instead of covering up a problem to finish the job.

You show up and the homeowner's belongings are piled in the area you need to work. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they solve job-site obstacles politely and safely without damaging property or skipping the work.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd prep an attic for a TAP insulation install and clean up afterward.

What they are checking: Whether they think about job-site prep, protecting the home and leaving it clean, which drives customer satisfaction.

What does exclusion work mean to you, and how would you find where rodents are getting into a house?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that sealing entry points is how you stop pests for good, not just treating them.

You're working in a hot attic with blown-in insulation. What safety steps do you take for yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they take heat, dust, respirators and safe footing on joists seriously in a physically demanding space.

How would you go about installing or servicing a termite control system around a home?

What they are checking: Whether they have or can learn the steps of termite system install and maintenance for residential and commercial clients.

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The full job description

As published by Terminix.

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 Innovation/Utility specialists do? The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP ( T hermal A coustical P est) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • 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, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring 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 Essential Job Functions: • Working around animals, insects and termites • Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways • Setting up and building exclusion traps, cuts flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications • Removing animals trapped in exclusion devices • Working in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal • Completing production forms documenting services provided • You’ll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we’ll train you how to handle all of 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 with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects • Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather • Lots of moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator • Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean What do you need? • Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face) • High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must posses a valid driver's license from state of residence. • Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed • Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the 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. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels. • Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us) • Customer-facing experience preferred Base Pay Range Hourly: $20.00 - $24.00 While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable). 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 we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria. Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 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 including 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 We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you? This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents click here to review your privacy rights. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.

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