Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Margate, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Orkin Pest Control Technicians, known as Orkin Pros, provide pest-management protection and service to customers along an assigned route. The role begins with in-depth, award-winning training; prior pest-control experience is not required. Technicians manage daily route operations and schedules, diagnose customer issues, plan treatments, and recommend solutions that address customers’ needs. They work in customers’ homes and businesses, inspect properties, explain work performed, and document service using a company-provided handheld device. The position requires independent field work, safe operation of a company vehicle, and professional, empathetic communication with customers and coworkers.

Orkin offers starting earnings of $17 to $20 per hour, with commission opportunity, and provides a company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment. The company describes opportunities for career growth and ongoing paid training.

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, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
• Ability to meet the physical job requirements and safely perform the duties with or without accommodations.

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 operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at each customer location safely and on time.
• Safely operate and maintain the cleanliness of a company vehicle and equipment.
• 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 homes or businesses to explain work performed, confirm satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customers’ properties.
• Complete required service documentation using a company-provided handheld device.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment
• Extensive paid training
• 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