Pest Control Technician - Commercial Dept. (WILL TRAIN!)
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Commercial Department Pest Control Technician and provides award-winning, extensive paid training, with no prior pest control experience required. The technician provides safe, professional pest protection and service to customers along an assigned service route. The role includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, planning treatments, and recommending appropriate solutions. Technicians meet with customers at their businesses or homes, inspect properties, explain work performed, address customer needs, and discuss additional pest-management services. The position includes a company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment, competitive compensation with commission opportunity, and opportunities for career growth.
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 in businesses and/or homes.
- Ability to safely perform the physical job duties with or without accommodations, including ladder use, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and accessing crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops.
- Ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
- 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 develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory and arrive at customer locations safely and on time.
- Operate and maintain the cleanliness of the company vehicle and equipment.
- Act professionally and with integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative solutions.
- Meet with customers at businesses or homes to explain work performed, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
- 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.
- 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
