Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides pest control services to customers at their homes or businesses on a designated service route. The role focuses on delivering safe, professional service and helping customers resolve pest management issues. Orkin provides extensive initial and ongoing paid training; no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians learn daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning, and may grow and advance within the company.

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 the license.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers inside their businesses 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 includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow route and daily operation schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at each customer location safely and on time.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
• Act professionally and with integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, diagnose problems, and recommend efficient and innovative solutions.
• Meet customers at their businesses or homes 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

• 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