Commercial Pest Control Technician

Orkin · New Orleans, LA · Today

On-siteManagement$20/hrFull-time

About the Role

As an Orkin Pro, you'll be the professional delivering on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control's best-known brand. Be part of a purpose-driven team with a reputation built on almost 125 years of a service-minded approach to providing peace of mind where people value it most: their home. It's more than a job—it's a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. With Orkin's award-winning training program, we'll give you all the tools and technology you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start and build a career as an Orkin expert. Plus, pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession-resistant. You'll work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits