Termite Technician

Orkin, LLC in; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Orkin is seeking a Termite Technician (Maintenance) in the Florence area. You will join a team with a long-standing reputation and receive extensive training to operate as a Pro in pest control. Duties include safety-first field work, driving routes, and delivering Professional services at homes and businesses.

No prior experience required; you will be trained and licensed as needed. A valid driver’s license is required and overtime may apply, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• No Experience Required – training provided to become a Pro.
• Must maintain safety standards on all tasks.
• Customer-focused approach for home and business clients.

Responsibilities

• Complete award-winning, company-paid training for pest-control service routes.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within territory.
• Interact with customers professionally and with integrity.
• Identify customer needs and recommend effective pest solutions.
• Install services including attic remediations and crawlspace work.

Skills

No Experience

Safety mindset

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

As an Orkin Pro, you'll put the \"pro” in protecting what people value most: their home or business.

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 so that everyone has a safe place to live, work, and play.

You'll join a talented team of professionals backed by almost 125 years of delivering top-notch service, and you'll be a key player in maintaining our reputation as the best in pests. Work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide.

With Orkin's award-winning training program, you'll receive all the tools and technology 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 our industry recession resistant.

Termite Technician (Maintenance)

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
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities
• Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer
• Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy by listening to and understanding their needs and utilizing Orkin Pro expertise to recommend the most efficient and innovative solution
• Prepare and install home or business services to include, but not limited to, attic remediations, crawlspace encapsulations, gutter protection, and radiant heat barrier for energy efficiency
• Interact with customers in their home or business by setting project expectations and walking them through the process to ensure satisfaction
• 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 starting at $20- $23 per hour
• 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 should you choose Orkin?

• You're seeking an opportunity with career potential in a recession-resistant industry
• You have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
• You hold yourself responsible to commitments
• You value being part of a team
• You want to keep learning, improving and developing as a leader
• You want to join a company that supports the community
• You want a career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values
  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

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 inside their businessesand/or homes

What will my work environment be like?

• 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

Salary Minimum: 20 Salary Maximum: 23