Pest Control Technician - Commercial Dept. (WILL TRAIN!)
About The Position
Orkin is hiring a Pest Control Technician for its Commercial Department and provides award-winning training; no prior pest control experience is required. The technician provides safe, professional pest protection and service to customers on an assigned route. Training prepares the technician for daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, and planning treatments. Technicians inspect customer properties, understand customer needs, recommend solutions, explain work performed, and complete service documentation using a provided handheld device. The role includes a company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment, competitive hourly earnings, 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 businesses and/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, 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 responsibilities.
- Follow a route and daily operations schedule 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 oneself professionally and with integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient, innovative pest management solutions.
- Meet customers at their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, 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.
- Competitive pay with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
