Commercial Pest Control Technician

Overview

Commercial Pest Control Technician (Maintenance) – Join the Best in Pest with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro, you will deliver on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest controls best-known brand. Be part of a purpose-driven team with a long history of providing peace of mind where people value it most: their home. Its a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics, supported by Orkins award-winning training program that provides the tools and technology needed to succeed.

No industry experience is required to start and build a career as an Orkin expert. Our industry is recession-resistant because pests keep coming back. You will work with a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide.

The Orkin Pro commits to safely and professionally providing the highest level of protection and service to customers on a designated service route. Training is provided to prepare you for daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis and treatment planning. With each customer, you will understand problems and work to resolve them.

You will

• Complete our award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve our 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 customers 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 that would give them peace of mind about their pest management
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customers property
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management program
• Complete all required service-related documentation in a handheld device provided for speed and accuracy

• Average first year earnings range is $65,000-$85,000
• Company vehicle with gas card provided upon route assignment
• Competitive earnings with commission opportunity
• Extensive training provided plus paid certifications to support continuous improvement
• Opportunities to advance in the company and improve compensation
• 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

• 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 and innovation

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

Minimum Requirements:

• No Industry Experience Required – well train you to be a Pro
• Experience in a service or skilled trades role is a plus
• Experience with driving professionally or route management is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid drivers 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 manufacturers 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

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