Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

Orkin Pest Control Technicians provide safe, professional pest protection and service to customers on an assigned route. Orkin provides award-winning initial and ongoing training, and no prior pest control experience is required. Technicians manage daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning; inspect customers’ properties; and recommend solutions based on customer needs. The role involves working independently in the field, visiting customer homes and businesses, operating a company vehicle, and completing service documentation using a handheld device.

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, and rooftops, including climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training to develop the skills and knowledge needed 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 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 solutions.
• Meet with customers at their homes or businesses to explain work performed, 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.

What This Job Offers

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