Night or Day Pest Control Technician (Will Train!)

HomeTeam Pest Defense; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pest control company as an Orkin Pro, where you'll receive comprehensive training and support to succeed. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $22-$25 per hour, a company vehicle, and numerous benefits. This role offers a career path with growth potential in a recession-resistant industry. If you have a service-oriented mindset and a desire to learn, apply now to begin your rewarding career.

Benefits

Company vehicle and gas card

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest level of protection and service to customers.
• Conduct inspections and communicate with customers.
• Complete service-related documentation accurately.

Skills

Safety

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Want to Join the Best in Pest? Go Pro with Orkin.

As an Orkin Pro, you’ll put the pro in protecting what businesses value most.

You’ll have more than a job—you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay, and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back.

You’ll join a team backed by more than 120 years of delivering top-notch service, and you’ll 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. That means no industry experience required to start building your career as an Orkin Pro. Plus, pests keep coming back, making our industry recession-resistant.

Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now!

Responsibilities

The 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 begins with in-depth, award-winning training that prepares them with the skills needed for daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. With each customer, Orkin Pros work to understand problems and resolve them effectively.

You will...

• Complete our award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve our customers
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities
• Follow a route schedule and daily operation schedule within an assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location
• Operate a company vehicle safely and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment
• Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy, listening to and understanding 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 for pest management peace of mind
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property—training provided!
• Communicate with customers about actions taken, satisfaction, and additional services
• Complete all service-related documentation accurately using a handheld device

We Offer...

• Competitive earnings starting at $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, including a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
• Extensive paid training upfront and ongoing to support continuous improvement; no prior pest control experience required
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive pay with commission potential
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarships

Why Orkin?

• Interested in a career with growth potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industry
• Service-oriented mindset to build loyalty and trust with customers
• Responsibility to commitments
• Team player attitude
• Desire to learn, improve, and develop as a leader
• Supportive of community involvement
• Seeking a purpose-driven career at a mission-oriented company valuing
  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• No experience required—training provided!
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days (company paid)
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage routes, and interact with customers at their businesses and/or homes

Work Environment

Must meet physical requirements and perform duties safely, with or without accommodations:

• Use a ladder within weight capacity safely
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Wear PPE, including OSHA-compliant respirators when required
• Work in various weather conditions

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.