Commercial Pest Control Technician
About The Position
The Orkin Commercial Service Technician provides safe, professional pest protection and service to customers on an assigned route. The position begins with award-winning paid training covering route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning; no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians inspect customer properties, listen to customer concerns, recommend solutions, explain work performed, and discuss additional pest management services. They follow route and daily operating schedules, operate and maintain a company vehicle and equipment, and complete service documentation using a handheld device.
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 in 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 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 required initial and ongoing training.
- 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.
- Act professionally and with integrity toward customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient solutions with empathy.
- Meet customers at businesses or homes to explain actions taken, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card provided upon route assignment.
- Paid initial and ongoing training.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive pay with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
