Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Fresno, CA

17d

About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician safely and professionally provides protection and service to customers along an assigned service route. The role includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing pest issues, and planning treatments. Technicians work with customers in businesses or homes to understand their needs, explain actions taken, confirm satisfaction, and recommend appropriate services. Orkin provides extensive paid initial and ongoing training; prior pest control experience is not required. The position offers starting earnings of $17 to $23 per hour, a company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment, 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 inside their businesses or homes.
• Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity, occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and 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 weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operation schedules in an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
• Conduct oneself professionally and with integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative solutions.
• Meet with customers at their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure 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.

What This Job Offers

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