Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Pest Control Technician to provide pest protection to residential and business customers. The role includes a comprehensive paid training program, so prior pest control experience is not required. Technicians work independently on daily routes while receiving company-provided support, tools, and technology. The position offers opportunities to advance into leadership, sales, or management. The role requires customer service, property inspections, communicating solutions, recommending additional services, and safely operating and maintaining company vehicles and equipment. Technicians complete reports using a handheld device. The job may involve climbing, crawling, working in varied weather, and accessing crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops. Employees must be able to use a ladder safely, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and wear PPE, including an OSHA-compliant respirator when required.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic and commitment to customer service.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and stay organized.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; company paid.
- Ability to use a ladder safely within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, and similar areas.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Comfort working in various weather conditions and with climbing and crawling.
Responsibilities
- Serve customers professionally on a daily route and provide pest protection.
- Inspect properties and identify pest issues.
- Communicate solutions clearly and empathetically to customers.
- Recommend additional services.
- Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment.
- Complete reports and documentation on a handheld device.
Benefits
- Paid training from day one.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- Mobile device and latest technology provided.
- Medical, dental, vision, 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.
- Career advancement opportunities into leadership, sales, or management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
