Commercial Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Commercial Pest Control Technician delivers pest control services to customers on an assigned route, helping provide safe places to live, work, and play. The role includes extensive paid initial and ongoing training; no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians manage daily route operations, scheduling, pest diagnosis, and treatment planning while providing professional, safe, empathetic, and reliable customer service. They inspect customer properties, explain services and actions taken, complete service documentation using a company-provided handheld device, and recommend appropriate solutions. A company vehicle and gas card are provided upon route assignment. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates who possess an active pesticide license upon hire.

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 the license.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers in businesses and/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 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 weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete required initial and ongoing training.
• Prioritize safety while performing all job duties.
• Follow route and daily operating schedules in an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
• Safely operate and maintain the cleanliness of a company vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct all interactions with customers and coworkers professionally and with integrity.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, diagnose pest issues, and recommend efficient solutions.
• Meet with customers at businesses or homes to explain actions taken, confirm satisfaction, and discuss relevant additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
• Complete required service-related documentation on a handheld device.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates with an active pesticide license upon hire.
• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training, initially and on an ongoing basis.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED