Pest Control Technician
About The Position
As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides professional pest control protection and service to customers on a designated route. The position begins with extensive paid training; no pest control industry experience is required. Technicians handle daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, and planning treatments while prioritizing safety and delivering empathetic, professional customer service. They inspect customer properties, recommend appropriate pest management solutions, explain completed work, and document services using a company-provided handheld device. A company vehicle and gas card are provided 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 this.
- Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers inside businesses and/or homes.
- Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.
- Ability to safely use a ladder within its 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, 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 award-winning initial and ongoing training.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow a route and daily operations schedule within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Operate a company vehicle safely and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
- Conduct all customer and coworker interactions professionally and with integrity.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, diagnose problems, and recommend efficient pest management solutions.
- Meet with customers at their businesses or homes to explain work performed, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Competitive earnings of $18 to $20 per hour, with commission opportunity.
- Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
