Canine Handler Technician (Construction)
At Orkin, our purpose is to help protect the world where we live, work and play. Our Detection Canine Handlers are committed to this purpose.
Our Detection Canine Handlers are full-time employees with benefits, a company vehicle, fully paid training, competitive wages and opportunity for career growth.
If you have experience in industries involving Animal Behavior, Animal Handling or enjoy working with animals, consider an amazing career with a financially stable, successful and growing company.
Are you ready to join the Best in Pests?
Responsibilities
The successful Canine Handler Candidate will:
- Exhibit exemplary customer service
- Work with, care for, and maintain the training of a bed bug dog to perform inspections of commercial and residential customers' facilities
- Direct the dog in the performance of the bed bug inspections resulting in the sale of leading Orkin brand services
- Explain the inspection process to the customer, and ensure the customer's understanding of that process
- Conduct canine bed bug demonstrations for potential clients
- Maintain current standard of canine training to ensure effective detection of the presence of bed bugs
- Ensure the dog is well groomed, well trained, and public-ready during all inspections
- Care for the dog during off work hours, to include but not be limited to feeding, maintenance training, grooming, exercising, and regular well visits to the veterinarian to keep the dog healthy, safe, and well cared for
Qualifications
What type of benefits will you receive?
- Competitive earnings from $25-25/hour and a company vehicle with gas card
- Company provided iPhone and iPad with sales software
- 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?
- Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers
- The Pest Management Industry is growing – and is a recession resistant line of business
- You have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
- You hold yourself responsible for commitments
- You value being part of a team
- You want to join a company that supports the community
- Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, , (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license required
- 1 year of Canine handling experience
- 1 year experience and the ability to drive, with canine safely transported to customers sites in the designated territory
- 1 year ability to have the caine reside at home with the handler
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company paid)
- Ability to work in the field independently and interact with our great customers
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
- 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
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