Commercial Pest Control Technician
About The Position
As an Orkin Pro, the Commercial Pest Control Technician provides professional pest control protection and service to customers on an assigned route. The role begins with extensive, award-winning training, and no prior pest control experience is required. The technician manages daily route operations, follows schedules, diagnoses pest issues, and plans treatments while prioritizing safety and providing empathetic, professional customer service. Technicians inspect customer properties, explain work performed, and recommend appropriate additional services. The job involves independent field work at customers’ businesses and/or homes and use of a company vehicle and handheld device for service documentation.
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 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, which sometimes includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete award-winning initial and ongoing training to develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Operate a company vehicle safely and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
- Conduct oneself professionally and with integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, diagnose problems, and recommend efficient and innovative solutions with empathy.
- Meet customers at their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a company-provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid training, including ongoing training.
- Commission opportunity.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Dependent scholarship awards.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
