Pest Control Technician

Want to join the best in pest control? Go Pro with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro, you’ll deliver on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control’s best-known brand. Be part of a purpose-driven team with a reputation built on almost 125 years of service-minded pest management. It’s more than a job—it’s a career with growth potential, benefits, and stability in a recession-resistant industry. Orkin’s award-winning training program provides all the tools and technology you need to succeed, with no prior industry experience required.

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 maintaining cleanliness of equipment.
• 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, innovative solutions.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property to diagnose and address pest issues.
• Communicate with customers to explain pest management actions and ensure 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).
• Ability to work in the field independently, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers.

Skills

• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on building customer loyalty and trust.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ability to work as part of a team and continuously learn and improve.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and physical environments.

Work Environment

Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the following duties with or without accommodations:

• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator when required.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $18 to $20 per hour, with commission opportunities.
• Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and ongoing to support continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Career growth opportunities with increasing compensation.

Pay

$18 to $20 per hour, with commission opportunity.

Why Orkin?

• Join a reliable, recession-resistant industry with career potential.
• Work for a mission-driven company that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation.
• Be part of a team that supports the community and fosters continuous learning and leadership development.