Pest Control Service Technician Trainee I

Orkin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Orkin Pro, where you'll embark on a rewarding career in pest management. With comprehensive training and a supportive team, you'll develop the skills needed to excel in a recession-resistant industry. Enjoy competitive pay, a company vehicle, and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working independently in diverse environments. If you're ready to build a lasting career with growth potential, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company vehicle with gas card

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarship awards

Industry leading training program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete training and manage pest control service routes.
• Drive company vehicle and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Document services and communicate with customers effectively.

Skills

Customer Communication

Problem Solving

Route Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held device

Company vehicle

Job description

Overview

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

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. 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, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant.

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

Responsibilities

• Complete our award-winning company paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route to become a Pro.
• 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.

What type of benefits will you receive?

• Pay of USD $17.00 to $20.00 hourly.
• 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.

Why should you choose Orkin?

• Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers.
• The Pest Management Industry is growing – and is a recession resistant line of business.
• Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc, (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Are you ready to be an Orkin Pro?

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 our great customers.
• We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

What 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 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.

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer