Employer: Orkin
Location: Greater Los Angeles
Reference ID: 1306878
Job Description
Our Detection Dog Handler positions are Full Time positions with benefits and a company vehicle, who enjoy fully paid training and competitive wages with an opportunity for career growth. If you are employed in industries involving Animal Behavior, Animal Handling, or have experience as a Dog Handler, Canine Handler, or as a Detection Dog Handler, consider joining our successful, growing company. Many people who join our Company wish they would have joined the team sooner!
We are growing and hiring in the greater Los Angeles areas including these cities: Arcadia, 91006, 91007, Covina, 91723, 91724, East Los Angeles, 90063, El Monte, 91732, Flintridge, 91011, 92253, La Palma, 90623, Los Angeles, 90011, 90018, 90041, 90043, 90066, Maywood, 90270, Monterey Park, 91754, 91755, Montebello, 90640, Norwalk, 90650, Pasadena, 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107, Pico Rivera, 90660, Rosemead, 91770, San Gabriel, 91775, 91776, San Marino, 91108, Sierra Madre, 91024, Temple City, 91780, West Hollywood, 90069.
Must live within the area of service.
Orkin is a National Service Company and subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (listed as ROL on NYSE) and we are seeking talented male and female service individuals to join our growing nationally recognized brand in a route based Customer Service focused business.
No specific industry experience is required, although a qualified candidate would possess the following skillsets:
Good work history, regardless of the industry, with Management references;
Strong communication skills (verbal and written);
Interpersonal skills to deliver quality customer service;
Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.
This position is ideal for the candidate that wants to be a part of a rock solid company providing a valuable service to customers.
The Canine handler will work with, care for, and maintain the training of a bed bug dog to perform inspections of commercial and residential customers’ facilities, as well as direct the dog in the performance of the bed bug inspections to result in sales and production revenues.
Training for both the handler and the canine will be provided. Training will take place in the State of California.
We proudly welcome exiting military personnel and diverse candidates.
Qualifications:
Canine Handler experience, with Pest Control Industry preferred but not required.
Some light travel involved. Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to drive, with canine safely transported, to locations and customers’ sites in the designated territory.
Have/maintain a valid driver’s license, and meet the company’s Driver Certification policy.
Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, other necessary business relevant licenses.
The canine is expected to reside with the handler; a home inspection is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Exhibit exemplary customer service;
Explain the inspection process to the customer, and ensure the customer’s understanding of that process;
Conduct thorough inspections of the customer’s property to result in additional bed bug sales and/or revenues;
Ability to conduct canine bed bug demonstrations to potential clients
Maintain current standard of training to ensure the team is able to detect 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;
Canine Handler positions are Full Time, with Competitive Compensation; Medical, Dental, Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Stock Ownership, Holidays, Vacation
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record. We perform background screening, as well as a motor vehicle check, physical and drug test.
Orkin is a Drug Free and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Required Skills
Qualifications:
Canine Handler experience, with Pest Control Industry preferred but not required.
Must live in the area of service.
Some light travel involved. Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to drive, with canine safely transported, to locations and customers’ sites in the designated territory.
Have/maintain a valid driver’s license, and meet the company’s Driver Certification policy.
Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, other necessary business relevant licenses.
The canine is expected to reside with the handler; a home inspection is required.
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record. We perform background screening, as well as a motor vehicle check, physical and drug test.