Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Ventura, CA

17d

About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides safe, professional pest protection and service to customers on an assigned route. The role begins with extensive, award-winning paid training; no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians manage daily route operations, follow schedules, diagnose pest issues, and plan treatments. They inspect customers’ homes or businesses, explain the work performed, address customer concerns, and recommend appropriate solutions and additional services. The role involves operating and maintaining a company vehicle and equipment, completing service documentation on a company-provided handheld device, and working independently in the field. Orkin offers career growth opportunities, competitive pay, commission opportunities, and benefits.

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.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, and similar areas, 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 learn the skills and knowledge needed to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all job responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operation schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations on time and safely.
• 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 and innovative pest management solutions.
• Meet with 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 handheld device.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
• Career opportunities for advancement and improved compensation.
• 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