Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Cedar Rapids, IA

22d

About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides professional pest protection and service to customers along a designated route. The role begins with in-depth, award-winning paid training; no pest control industry experience is required. Technicians handle daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning while prioritizing safety and providing empathetic, professional service. They inspect customer properties, explain work performed, confirm customer satisfaction, and discuss additional pest-management services. The position offers career growth opportunities and commission potential.

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 physical job 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 access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete required initial and ongoing training.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
• Safely operate a company vehicle and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct interactions with customers and coworkers professionally and with integrity.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient pest-management solutions.
• Meet customers at their homes or businesses to explain actions taken, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
• Complete required service documentation using a handheld device.

Benefits

• Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Paid initial and ongoing training.
• 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