Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Doraville, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Orkin Pest Control Technicians, known as Orkin Pros, provide professional pest management services to customers along an assigned route. They complete extensive paid training and learn daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. Technicians inspect customers’ properties, recommend appropriate solutions, explain work performed, and help customers understand additional services. The role requires a safety-focused, service-oriented approach and includes operating a company vehicle and documenting services on a handheld device. No prior pest control experience is required.

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 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 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 weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete required initial and ongoing training.
• Prioritize safety in all job responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
• Operate and maintain the cleanliness of a company vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct interactions with customers and coworkers 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 actions taken, confirm satisfaction, and discuss relevant additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customers’ properties.
• Complete required service documentation using a handheld device.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $18–$20 per hour.
• 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