Pest Control Tech - Training

Orkin LLC • Ellensburg, WA

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About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Tech delivers professional pest control service to customers on an assigned route, helping provide safe places to live, work, and play. The role begins with extensive paid, award-winning training; no prior pest control experience is required. Training prepares employees for daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, and planning treatments. The technician works independently in the field, serves customers at their businesses or homes, and recommends solutions based on their needs. The position offers career growth opportunities, competitive hourly pay with commission opportunity, and a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment.

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 inside their businesses 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 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 includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operation schedules within an assigned territory and arrive at customer locations safely and on time.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct oneself professionally and with integrity when working with customers and coworkers.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, diagnose problems, and recommend efficient and innovative pest management solutions.
• Meet customers at their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
• Complete required service-related documentation using a handheld device.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
• Career opportunities for advancement and improved compensation.
• 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