Pest Control Service Technician Trainee I
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Pest Control Service Technician Trainee I to learn how to operate a pest control service route and provide pest management services to customers. No pest control industry experience is required; the role includes award-winning, company-paid training. Trainees drive a company vehicle on a scheduled route within an assigned territory, work independently in the field, communicate with customers, and identify suitable pest management solutions. The role also involves completing service documentation using a handheld device. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job safely, with or without accommodations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- 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 or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete company-paid training and learn the skills needed to operate a pest control service route.
- Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss additional services that address their needs.
- Resolve customer pest problems by determining an efficient pest management solution for each customer's needs.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
- Competitive earnings; pay is $22.00 to $28.00 per hour.
- Medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Dependent scholarship awards.
- Company-paid training program.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
