Pest Control Technician

Orkin LLC•Florence, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Orkin Pro, the Pest Control Technician protects customers’ homes and businesses through dependable service and sound pest management. The technician manages an assigned service route, inspects properties, identifies pest concerns, and performs treatments tailored to each customer’s needs. The work is independent and field-based, with an emphasis on building customer relationships and delivering high-quality service. Orkin provides paid training, including for candidates new to the industry.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently in the field and manage a daily service schedule.
Willingness to learn pest identification, inspection methods, treatment procedures, and safe equipment use.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers and document work accurately.
Reliability, sound judgment, and commitment to safety.
Ability to safely perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including entering and inspecting customer properties; walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and accessing service areas; using tools, application equipment, and required personal protective equipment; working in varying weather and environmental conditions; and driving between customer locations.
No prior pest control experience is required; Orkin provides paid training.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned service route, organize daily appointments, and arrive safely and on time.
Inspect the interior and exterior of homes and businesses to identify pest activity, contributing conditions, and service needs.
Diagnose concerns, develop treatment plans, and perform services according to training, product labels, and safety requirements.
Explain findings, treatments, and preventive recommendations to customers.
Build customer trust through reliable service, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Identify additional customer needs and discuss relevant Orkin services without compromising service quality.
Document inspections, treatments, and customer interactions using company-provided technology.
Maintain the condition, cleanliness, and safe operation of the company vehicle and equipment.
Manage competing priorities while meeting route, quality, service, and customer-experience expectations.
Apply Orkin procedures and use sound judgment when conditions require escalation or additional guidance.

Benefits

Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Maternity benefits.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Perk Discount program.
Tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship awards.
Award-winning, industry-leading comprehensive paid training program.
Career development and advancement opportunities.
Commission opportunities and opportunities for compensation growth through career advancement.