Termite Control Field Service Technician
About The Position
As an Orkin Pro, the Termite Control Field Service Technician protects customers’ homes and businesses by providing pest control and related services. The technician completes company-paid training and learns to operate a pest control service route. The role involves traveling to customer locations in a company vehicle, assessing customer needs, preparing and installing services, explaining project expectations and processes, and completing service documentation using a handheld device. No industry experience is required; Orkin provides training and the tools and technology needed for the role.
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.
- 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, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different weather conditions.
- Must meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Complete company-paid training to learn the skills needed to operate a pest control service route.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within the assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Conduct oneself professionally and with integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customers’ needs, show empathy, and recommend efficient and innovative solutions using Orkin Pro expertise.
- Prepare and install home or business services, including attic remediations, crawlspace encapsulations, gutter protection, and radiant heat barriers for energy efficiency.
- Set project expectations with customers and walk them through the process to help ensure satisfaction.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Competitive earnings starting at $21.00–$23.00 per hour
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Maternity benefits
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarship awards
- Company-paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
