Commercial Pest Control Technician

About the Role

Join Orkin as a Service Technician and deliver on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control’s best-known brand. This is a career with growth potential, comprehensive benefits, and a recession-resistant industry. Orkin provides award-winning training, so no prior industry experience is required to start and build a career as an Orkin expert.

Responsibilities

• Complete Orkin’s award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities, including operating a company vehicle and ensuring its cleanliness.
• Follow a route schedule within an assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy, listening to their needs and recommending efficient and innovative solutions.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties to diagnose and treat pest issues.
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services for peace of mind.
• Complete all required service-related documentation using a handheld device for accuracy.

Requirements

• 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).
• Experience in service or skilled trades industries is preferred.
• Experience in a professional driving/route management role is a plus.

Work Environment

• Must meet physical job requirements, including safely using a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willing to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $19 to $25 per hour with commission opportunity.
• Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Paid training and continued education to support career progression.
• Career advancement opportunities and improved compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards.

Why Orkin?

• Join a purpose-driven team with a reputation built on almost 125 years of service-minded pest control.
• Work in a reliable, recession-resistant industry with career growth potential.
• Be part of a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation.
• Opportunity to build loyalty and trust with customers through a service-oriented mindset.
• Work for a company that supports the community and offers continuous learning and leadership development.