Commercial Pest Control Tech – We’ll Train You to Be the Best in Pest!
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Commercial Pest Control Tech to provide safe, professional pest-management service to customers on an assigned route. The role includes completing Orkin’s award-winning paid training, which prepares employees to manage daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. No prior pest-control experience is required. The technician travels to customer businesses and homes, inspects properties, diagnoses pest-related issues, recommends appropriate solutions, and explains work performed and additional service options. The position requires independent field work, customer interaction, route scheduling, safe operation of a company vehicle, and completion of service documentation using a handheld device. Orkin offers starting earnings of $22–$25 per hour, a company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment, paid initial and ongoing training, commission opportunities, career advancement, and a benefits package. Employees may also receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; an employee stock purchase program; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; employee discounts; tuition reimbursement; and dependent scholarship awards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; the company pays for it.
- Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers inside businesses and/or homes.
- Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations.
- Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator when required.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete required award-winning training and ongoing development.
- Prioritize safety in all job responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operation schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Operate a company vehicle safely and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
- Conduct oneself professionally and with integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative pest-management solutions.
- Meet customers at businesses or homes, explain actions taken, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
- Commission opportunity.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Dependent scholarship awards.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
