Pest Control Technician (Will Train)

Orkin; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in pest control as an Orkin Pro, where you'll receive comprehensive training and support. This role offers competitive pay, a company vehicle, and numerous benefits, all while providing essential services to customers. If you're looking for a career with growth potential in a recession-resistant industry, apply now!

Benefits

Company vehicle

Gas card

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarships

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided to become a Pro.
• Valid driver’s license needed.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Complete award-winning training for customer service.
• Follow a route schedule and ensure timely arrival.
• Inspect properties and communicate with customers.

Skills

Safety

Professionalism

Empathy

Integrity

Innovation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

As an Orkin Pro, you’ll put the pro in protecting what businesses value most.

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, pests keep coming back, making our industry recession-resistant.

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

Responsibilities

The Orkin Pro commits to providing the highest level of protection and service to customers on a designated service route. Their career begins with in-depth, award-winning training that prepares them with the skills needed to succeed in daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. With each customer, Orkin Pros work to understand problems and resolve them effectively.

You will...

• 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 the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy by listening and understanding their needs, and utilizing Orkin Pro expertise to recommend the most efficient and innovative solutions
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services for pest management peace of mind
• Inspect the interior and exterior of properties—training provided!
• Communicate with customers about actions taken, ensuring satisfaction and discussing additional services
• Complete all service-related documentation accurately using a handheld device

We Offer...

• Competitive earnings starting at $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, including a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
• Extensive paid training upfront and ongoing to support continuous improvement; no prior pest control experience required
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive pay with potential commission
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarships

Why Orkin?

• Interest in a career with growth potential in a recession-resistant industry
• Service-oriented mindset to build customer loyalty and trust
• Responsibility and commitment to your work
• Team-oriented attitude
• Desire to learn, improve, and develop as a leader
• Supportive of community involvement
• Seeking a purposeful career at a mission-driven company that values
  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• No Experience Required—training provided to become a Pro!
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days (company paid)
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based tasks, and interact with customers at their businesses or homes

Work Environment

Candidates must meet physical requirements and perform duties safely with or without accommodations:

• Use a ladder within weight capacity safely
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Wear PPE, sometimes requiring OSHA-compliant respirators
• Work in various weather conditions

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.