Commercial Pest Control Technician

Join the Best in PestsWant to join the best in pest? Go pro with Orkin.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. And 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, if there's one thing we know at Orkin, it's that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession-resistant.You can count on a career with the best in pests where 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Orkin pro commits to safely and professionally providing the highest level of protection and service to their customers on a designated service route. Their career starts with in-depth, award-winning training that prepares them with the skills needed to succeed in the responsibility of daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. With each customer, Orkin pros work to understand problems and do the right thing to resolve them.You will...Complete our award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve our customersPrioritize safety in all responsibilitiesFollow a route schedule and daily operation schedule within an assigned territory and ensure timely and safe arrival at each customer's locationOperate a company vehicle safely and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and equipmentConduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkersServe 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 solutionMeet 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 managementInspect 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 programComplete all required service-related documentation in a handheld device provided for speed and accuracyWe offer...Average first year earnings range is $65,000-$120,000 (includes base salary plus uncapped commission structure)Company vehicle with gas card provided upon route assignmentCompetitive earnings with commission opportunityExtensive training provided plus paid certifications provided to support continuous improvementOpportunities to advance in the company and improve compensationComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life insurance401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase programPaid vacation, holidays and sick leaveEmployee discounts, tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship awardsWhy Orkin?You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industryYou have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customersYou hold yourself responsible to commitmentsYou value being part of a teamYou want to keep learning, improving and developing as a leaderYou want to join a company that supports the communityYou want a career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values:SafetyProfessionalismEmpathyIntegrityInnovationQualificationsMinimum requirements:No industry experience required – we'll train you to be a pro!Experience in a service or skilled trades role is a plusExperience with driving professionally or route management is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredValid driver's license requiredAbility 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 homesWhat will my work environment be like?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 capacityOccasionally 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 respiratorWilling to work in different types of weather conditionsOrkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer