Commercial Pest Control Technician - We’ll Train You to Be the Best in Pest!

Orkin LLC • Chula Vista, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Orkin is hiring a Commercial Pest Control Technician to provide safe, professional pest management service to customers along an assigned route. The role includes route operations, scheduling, diagnosing pest issues, and planning treatments. Technicians meet with customers at businesses or homes, inspect properties, explain services, address customer needs, and discuss additional pest management services. Orkin provides award-winning paid training, and prior pest control experience is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers at businesses and/or homes.
• Ability to safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations, including using ladders within the manufacturer's weight capacity, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and accessing crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training to develop the skills and knowledge needed 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, diagnose pest issues, and recommend efficient solutions.
• Meet with customers at their 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

• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment
• Competitive pay with commission opportunity
• Paid initial and ongoing training
• 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

What This Job Offers

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