Commercial Pest Control Technician
About The Position
The Commercial Pest Control Technician serves customers on an assigned service route, safely and professionally providing pest management protection and service. Orkin provides award-winning training; no prior pest control experience is required. The role includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, and planning treatments. Technicians listen to customers, identify their needs, recommend solutions, inspect properties, explain work performed, and discuss additional services. They use a company-provided handheld device to complete service documentation and 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 inside their businesses and/or homes.
- Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
- Ability to 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, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
- No prior pest control experience is required; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Complete Orkin’s training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operation 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 interactions with customers and coworkers professionally and with integrity.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative pest management solutions.
- Meet customers at their 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.
- Manage daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Benefits
- Hourly pay range of $23.00–$25.00 plus commission opportunity.
- Company vehicle with gas card after training is completed.
- Career opportunities for advancement and compensation growth.
- 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.
- Company-paid pesticide licensing.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
