Termite Technician

Orkin; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A pest control company in Georgia is looking for individuals to join their team as Orkin Pros. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and a career with growth potential. Responsibilities include managing a pest control service route, engaging with customers, and ensuring safety. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Starting pay is between $18 and $20 per hour, along with a robust benefits package including medical, vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete company-paid training and operate a pest control service route.
• Drive company vehicle and maintain schedule.
• Prepare and install home or business services.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving abilities

Empathy

Teamwork

Safety management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held devices for documentation

Job description

Overview

PAY RANGE $18 TO $20 AN HOUR

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 is 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
• 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 $18 - $20per 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 businesses and/or homes

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