Commercial Pest Control Technician
About The Position
The Orkin Commercial Service Technician safely and professionally provides pest protection and service to customers along a designated route. The role begins with in-depth, award-winning paid training to prepare technicians for daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. Technicians listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend effective solutions while working to deliver a safe and satisfactory pest-management experience. Technicians follow a route and daily operating schedule, travel to customer businesses or homes in a company vehicle, inspect properties, explain services and actions taken, and complete service documentation using a provided handheld device. No prior pest-control experience is required. The position offers opportunities for career growth, commission, and ongoing training.
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 their businesses 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, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge needed to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory and arrive 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 with customers at 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 provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card provided upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- 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
