Pest Control Technician: Training & Growth Path

Orkin; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Orkin is seeking an energetic professional to join our pest management team as an Orkin Pro in the Silver Spring area. You will complete our award-winning training, learn to deliver safe, effective services, and follow structured routes in customers’ homes or businesses.

No prior pest control experience is required; a High School Diploma and a valid driver’s license are needed, with company-paid pesticide license training within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• 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 and interact with customers

Responsibilities

• 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 and ensure 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 by listening to and understanding their needs
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken and discuss additional services
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property and learn how to perform inspections
• Communicate with customers to explain actions and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind
• Complete all required service-related documentation in a handheld device

Skills

No experience required

Driver's license

Pesticide license readiness

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Orkin is seeking an energetic professional to join our pest management team as an Orkin Pro in the Silver Spring area. You will complete our award-winning training, learn to deliver safe, effective services, and follow structured routes in customers’ homes or businesses.

No prior pest control experience is required; a High School Diploma and a valid driver’s license are needed, with company-paid pesticide license training within the first 90 days.