Pest Control Technician

Overview

As an Orkin Pro, you’ll deliver on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control’s best‑known brand. The role features award‑winning training and a career path with growth and benefits beyond the basics.

• Complete the award‑winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow a route 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 maintain its cleanliness along with equipment.
• Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy, listening to and understanding their needs and recommending the most efficient and innovative solution.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management program.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property.
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken and discuss additional services for their pest management program.
• Complete all required service‑related documentation on a handheld device for speed and accuracy.

• Competitive earnings starting at $19 to $20 per hour, including a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and on an ongoing basis to support continuous improvement; no prior pest control experience required.
• Career opportunities to grow and advance in the company and improve compensation.
• Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship awards.

• You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, recession‑resistant industry.
• You have a service‑oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers.
• You hold yourself responsible to commitments.
• You value being part of a team.
• You want to keep learning, improving and developing as a leader.
• You want to join a company that supports the community.
• You want a career with a purpose at a mission‑driven company that values
• Safety
• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Integrity
• Innovation

• No experience required – we’ll train you to be a Pro!
• 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.

• 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, rooftops, 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.

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer.

This requisition is expected to be live for 60 days from the initial date of posting. The hiring process will be conducted in compliance with all federal, state and local laws. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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