Commercial Pest Control Technician
- Columbus, OH
- $70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 to and understanding their needs and utilizing Orkin Pro expertise to recommend the most efficient and innovative solution
- Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property—don’t worry, we teach you how!
- Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management program
- Complete all required service-related documentation in a handheld device provided for speed and accuracy
- Average first year compensation is $70,000 USD or higher, with opportunities to improve compensation with experience
- Company vehicle with gas card provided at route assignment
- Comprehensive training and paid certifications provided to support continuous improvement
- Opportunities advance in the company and improve compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship awards
- You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, 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
- No Experience Required – we’ll train you to be a Pro!
- Strong communication skills or customer service experience required
- Experience with driving or route managment is a plus
- 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
- 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