Pest Control Technician

About the Role

Join Orkin as an Orkin Pro and deliver on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control’s best-known brand. This is a purpose-driven career with growth potential, offering comprehensive training, benefits, and a recession-resistant industry. No prior pest control experience is required—Orkin provides award-winning training and all the tools needed to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Complete Orkin’s award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities and follow a route schedule within an assigned territory.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and maintain its cleanliness and equipment.
• 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 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 customer properties to diagnose and treat pest issues.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss their pest management program.
• 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.

Work Environment

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

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $18 to $20 per hour, including a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and ongoing to support continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities with improved compensation.
• Commission opportunity in addition to competitive pay.
• 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 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.
• Build loyalty and trust with customers through a service-oriented mindset.