Pest Control Service Technician Trainee I
About the role
As an Orkin Pro, you'll put the "pro" in protecting what people value most: their home. You'll have more than a job—you'll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics, including a company vehicle, competitive pay, and a 401(k) program. You'll join a team backed by more than 120 years of delivering top-notch service and be a key player in maintaining our reputation as the best in pests. With Orkin's award-winning training program, you'll receive all the tools you need to succeed—no industry experience required. The pest management industry is growing and recession-resistant, and Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
Responsibilities
- Complete award-winning company-paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route
- Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer
- Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss additional services that meet customer needs for a complete pest management program
- Serve as a problem solver for your customer to decide on the most efficient and best overall pest solution for each customer's needs
- Complete all required service-related documentation and leverage your hand-held device provided for speed and accuracy
Pay
USD $22.00 to $28.00 hourly
Benefits
- Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & 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
Qualifications
- No experience required—we'll train you to be a Pro
- High School Diploma or equivalent 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
Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
- 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