Commercial Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Freehold Township, NJ

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About The Position

Orkin Service Technicians provide safe, professional pest-control services to customers along an assigned route. The role begins with award-winning paid training that develops the skills needed for daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. Technicians listen to customers, identify their concerns, and recommend effective solutions to resolve pest-management issues.

Technicians travel to customers’ businesses or homes, inspect interior and exterior areas, explain work performed, confirm customer satisfaction, and discuss additional services when appropriate. They follow route and daily schedules, operate and maintain a company vehicle and equipment, and complete service documentation using a company-provided handheld device. Orkin emphasizes safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation, and offers opportunities for continued learning and career advancement.

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 or homes.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements and safely perform job duties, with or without accommodations.
• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in service or skilled trades industries is preferred.
• Experience in a professional driving or route-management role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete Orkin’s training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all job 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 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 to explain work performed, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
• Complete required service documentation using a company-provided handheld device.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $19 to $25 per hour.
• Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Paid training and continued education to support career progression.
• Career advancement opportunities and potential to improve compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED