Commercial Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL

21d

About The Position

Orkin is hiring a Commercial Pest Control Technician to provide safe, professional pest protection and service to customers on an assigned service route. The role includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, planning treatments, inspecting customer properties, and explaining services and recommendations to customers. Orkin provides paid, award-winning training; no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians use a company vehicle and handheld device and work independently in the field at customers’ businesses and/or homes.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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 the license.
Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers at their businesses and/or homes.
Meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.
Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Willingness to work in different weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a service or skilled trades role.

Responsibilities

Complete required initial and ongoing training.
Prioritize safety in all job responsibilities.
Follow route and daily operation schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
Operate and maintain the cleanliness of a company vehicle and equipment.
Interact professionally and with integrity with customers and coworkers.
Listen to customers, understand their needs, 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 provided handheld device.

Benefits

Competitive earnings starting at $18 to $19 USD per hour, with commission opportunity.
Company vehicle and gas card provided upon route assignment.
Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
Career growth and advancement opportunities with potential to improve compensation.
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.