Pest Control Technician

About the Role

As an Orkin Pro, you will be responsible for protecting what businesses value most. You will have a career with growth potential and benefits, and be a key player in maintaining Orkin's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow a route schedule and daily operation schedule within an assigned territory and ensure timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy by listening to and understanding their needs and utilizing Orkin Pro expertise to recommend the most efficient and innovative solution.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property.
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Complete all required service-related documentation in a handheld device.

We Offer

• Competitive earnings starting at $17 to $23 per hour.
• Extensive paid training up front and on an ongoing basis.
• Career opportunities to grow and advance.
• Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
• Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship awards.

Qualifications

• No Experience Required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment (company paid).
• Ability to work in the field independently, manage route-based assignments and interact with customers inside their businesses and/or homes.

Work Environment

Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:

• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willing to work in different types of weather conditions.