Pest Control Technician

Northwest Exterminating; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; 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 provided, you’ll become an essential part of a team dedicated to excellent customer service and effective pest solutions. Enjoy competitive pay, a company vehicle, and a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) plan. This opportunity offers stability in a growing industry that is resilient to economic fluctuations. If you’re ready to make a difference and build a lasting career, this is the perfect chance for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain pesticide license needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete company-paid training to operate a pest control service route.
• Drive a company vehicle and ensure timely service to customers.
• Communicate with customers to discuss pest management solutions.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand-held Device

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

Where and how will you serve customers?

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Starting pay from $40,000 to $50,000 per year.
• 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 choose Orkin?

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

Qualifications

What do you need to be successful?

• No Experience Required—we’ll train you to be a Pro!
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license 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.

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.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, 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 weather conditions.

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