A professional who treats termite-infested and fungus-damaged wood in buildings. Respnsibilities include:

• Studies report and diagram of infested area prepared by sales agent, pest control service to determine sequence of operations.
• Examines building to determine means of reaching infested areas.
• Cuts openings in building to gain access to infested areas, using handtools and power tools, such as electric drills, pneumatic hammers, saws, and chisels.
• Inserts nozzle into holes and opens compressed air valve of treating unit to force termicide into holes.
• Sprays pesticide under and around building, using pressure spray gun.
• Bores holes in concrete around buildings and injects termicide to impregnate ground.
• Keeps record of work performed.
• May direct exterminator helper, termite.
• May replace damaged wood in sills, flooring, or walls, using carpenter's tools.
• May pour concrete or lay concrete blocks to raise height of foundation or isolate wood from contact with earth to prevent reinfestation.