Commercial Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Commercial Pest Control Technician to provide safe, professional pest control service to customers on an assigned route. The role begins with extensive paid training, and no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians manage daily route operations, follow schedules, diagnose issues, plan treatments, inspect customer properties, and recommend solutions. They meet with customers at businesses or homes, explain work performed, address customer needs, and discuss additional services. Technicians also complete service documentation using a company-provided handheld device and safely operate and maintain a company vehicle and equipment.
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 at 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 lbs.
- 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, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete award-winning initial and ongoing training.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory and arrive at customer locations safely and on time.
- Safely operate a company vehicle and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
- Conduct oneself professionally and with integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative pest management solutions.
- Meet with customers at businesses or homes, explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
- Work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments.
Benefits
- Extensive paid training up front and on an ongoing basis.
- Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
- Career opportunities for growth and advancement.
- 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
