Pest Control Technician

Position: Pest Control Technician
Company: Orkin

$50,000 – $60,000 a year

Job Progression of 20 Years+ is required

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 our great customers inside their businesses and/or homes~ ~ ~ What will my work environment be like? ~ ~ ~ Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:~ ~ ~ Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s w8capacity~ Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• 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 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 that would give them peace of mind about their pest management
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property—don’t worry, we teach you how!
• 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
• We Offer..
• Competitive annual earnings between $50,000 to $60,000, 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 is 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 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
• Extensive paid training up front and on an ongoing basis to support continuous improvement. no prior pest control experience is required
• Career opportunities to grow and advance in the company and improve compensation
• Why Orkin?
• 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 Qualifications: Minimum Requirements:
• 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 our great customers inside their businesses and/or homes
• What will my work environment be like?
• Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:
• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s w8capacity
• 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 Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer