Pest Control Technician (Will Train)

Orkin; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pest control company as an Orkin Pro, where you'll receive award-winning training and have a career with growth potential. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in pest management. No prior experience is necessary, and you'll be equipped with all the tools needed to succeed in your role.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete daily operation of a pest control service route.
• Drive a company vehicle and follow route schedule.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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 have 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

What type of benefits will you receive?

• Competitive earnings of $18-21/hour and 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 choose Orkin?

• Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider offering accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers.
• 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 perform duties safely 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, rooftops, etc., including climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear PPE, sometimes including OSHA-compliant respirators.
• Willing to work in various weather conditions.

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