Pest Control Pro - Training
Orkin · Medford, OR · 6 days ago
On-siteManagement$20–$23/hrFull-time
About the Role
Join Orkin as an Orkin Pro and deliver on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control’s best-known brand. This is a career with growth potential, comprehensive benefits, and a recession-resistant industry. Orkin provides award-winning training, tools, and technology—no prior industry experience is required to start and build a career as an Orkin expert.
Responsibilities
- Complete Orkin’s award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities, including operating a company vehicle and maintaining its cleanliness.
- Follow a route schedule within an assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location.
- Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy, listening to their needs and recommending efficient and innovative solutions.
- Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property to diagnose and address pest issues.
- Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss additional pest management services.
- Complete all required service-related documentation using a handheld device for accuracy.
Requirements
- 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.
Work Environment
- 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 climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive earnings starting at $20 to $23 per hour, including a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid training up front and ongoing to support continuous improvement.
- Career growth opportunities with improved compensation.
- Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
- 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.
Why Orkin?
- Opportunity for career growth in a reliable, recession-resistant industry.
- Service-oriented mindset to build loyalty and trust with customers.
- Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and leadership development.
- Join a mission-driven company that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation.