Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Stock Island, FL

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About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides professional pest protection and service to customers on a designated route. The role begins with extensive paid training and includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing pest issues, and planning treatments. Technicians inspect customers’ properties, explain service actions, address customer needs, and recommend effective solutions. The position involves independently managing route assignments, operating a company vehicle, completing service documentation using a handheld device, and maintaining safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation in customer interactions. 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 meet the physical requirements and safely perform job duties, with or without accommodations.
• 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, sometimes including 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 job responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
• Conduct interactions with customers and coworkers professionally and with integrity.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative solutions.
• Meet customers at their homes or businesses to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss relevant additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customers’ properties.
• Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $17 to $20 per hour.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED