Pest Control Technician - Seasonal

Northwest Exterminating; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Orkin Pro, where you will be trained to protect homes from pests. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your career in a recession-resistant industry, backed by over 125 years of expertise. You will receive comprehensive training, drive a company vehicle, and engage directly with customers to provide tailored pest management solutions. With a focus on quality service and customer satisfaction, this position promises a rewarding experience in a growing field. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company vehicle with gas card

Competitive earnings

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete company-paid training for mosquito service route.
• Drive company vehicle and ensure timely customer service.
• Communicate with customers about pest management solutions.

Skills

Customer Communication

Problem Solving

Route Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 join a team backed by more than 125 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 your career with Orkin? 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 mosquito 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?

• Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Hourly between $18/hr to $19/hr.
• 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 (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Are you ready to be an Orkin Pro?

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.

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.
• Occasionally 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.