Pest Control Service Technician (Will Train)
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Pest Control Service Technician and provides company-paid, award-winning training. No pest-control industry experience is required. The technician learns to operate a pest-control service route and provide pest-management solutions for residential and commercial customers. The role involves working independently in the field, driving a company vehicle within an assigned territory, communicating with customers, and completing service documentation using a company-provided handheld device. The posting describes Orkin as a growing, financially stable provider of pest-management services, with an industry it characterizes as recession resistant.
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 and 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 may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete company-paid training and learn 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 meet their needs.
- Assess customer needs and determine an efficient pest-management solution.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
- Competitive earnings; hourly pay of $20.00 to $22.00.
- 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
