Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC • Santa Monica, CA

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About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician provides safe, professional pest protection and service to customers along an assigned route. The position includes training in route operations, scheduling, diagnosing issues, and planning treatments. Technicians work to understand customer problems and recommend appropriate solutions, serving customers in their businesses or homes. No prior pest control experience is required; Orkin provides award-winning, paid training and ongoing learning opportunities.

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 in businesses and/or homes.
• Must 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 requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training to learn the skills and knowledge required 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.
• Act professionally and with integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient, innovative pest-management solutions.
• Meet with 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 documentation using a company-provided handheld device.
• Manage route-based assignments and interact with customers independently.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
• Paid initial training 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.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back.

What This Job Offers

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