Construction Laborer
Overview
Want to Join the Best in Pest? Go Pro with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro, you'll put the "pro" in protecting what people value most: their home or business. You'll have more than a job—you'll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. You'll join a talented team of professionals backed by almost 125 years of delivering top-notch service, and you'll be a key player in maintaining the company's reputation as the best in pests. Work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of the mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide. With Orkin's award-winning training program, you'll receive all the tools and technology you need to succeed—no industry experience required to start building your career as an Orkin Pro.
Responsibilities
- Complete the award-winning company paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route to become a Pro
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities
- Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer
- 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
- Prepare and install home or business services to include, but not limited to, attic remediations, crawlspace encapsulations, gutter protection, and radiant heat barrier for energy efficiency
- Interact with customers in their home or business by setting project expectations and walking them through the process to ensure satisfaction
- Complete all required service-related documentation and leverage a hand-held device provided for speed and accuracy
Qualifications
- No Experience Required – training provided to become 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
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
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive earnings starting at $21.00 to $22.00 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
- Industry leading, quality, comprehensive training program
Why Orkin
- Opportunity with career potential in a recession-resistant industry
- A service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
- A culture that holds you responsible to commitments
- A team-oriented environment
- Ongoing opportunities to keep learning, improving and developing as a leader
- A company that supports the community
- A career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation