Pest Control Service Technician (Will Train)
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. 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 to start building your career. The pest management industry is growing and recession-resistant, and Orkin is financially stable 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
Benefits
- Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
- Pay of USD $20.00 to $22.00 hourly
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and 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
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer.
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