Commercial Pest Control Technician
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 learning through extensive paid training, managing daily route operations and scheduling, diagnosing issues, planning treatments, inspecting properties, and recommending solutions based on customer needs. Technicians meet with customers at businesses or homes, explain the work performed, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services. They also document service activity on a company-provided handheld device and safely operate and maintain a company vehicle and equipment. No prior pest control experience is 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; the company pays for it.
- Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers at businesses and/or homes.
- Ability to meet the physical 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 safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete award-winning initial and ongoing training.
- Prioritize safety in all job responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Safely operate a company vehicle and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
- Act professionally and with integrity when working 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 actions taken, ensure 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.
- 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
