Commercial Pest Control Technician - We'll Train You to Be the Best!
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Commercial Pest Control Technician to provide safe, professional pest management services to customers along an assigned route. The role includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing pest issues, planning treatments, inspecting customer properties, and recommending solutions. Orkin provides award-winning paid training, and no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians use a company vehicle and a provided handheld device to complete service documentation, and are expected to build customer trust through professionalism, empathy, and integrity.
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 and/or homes.
- Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform job 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow an assigned route and daily operations schedule, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Operate and maintain the cleanliness of a company vehicle and its equipment.
- Act professionally and with integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, diagnose issues, and recommend efficient pest management solutions.
- Meet with customers at their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, confirm 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 upon route assignment.
- Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
- Paid training, including 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
