Pest Control Technician
About The Position
As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides professional pest control services to customers in homes and businesses on an assigned service route. The role begins with in-depth, award-winning paid training and includes daily route operations, scheduling, diagnosing pest issues, and planning treatments. Technicians inspect customer properties, recommend solutions, explain work performed, confirm customer satisfaction, and discuss additional services. They use a company vehicle and handheld device to complete service documentation. No prior pest control experience is required.
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.
- Meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops; ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete paid training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules 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 solutions with empathy.
- Meet customers at their homes or businesses to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional pest management 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
