Pest Control Technician

PAY RANGE $17 TO $20.

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 career with growth potential, benefits, and a reputation built on almost 125 years of service-minded pest control. No industry experience is required—Orkin’s award-winning training program provides all the tools and technology you need to succeed. The pest control industry is recession-resistant, offering stability and a purpose-driven team environment.

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 and daily operation plan 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 customers by 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 customer properties to diagnose and address pest issues.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss additional pest management services.
• Complete all required service-related documentation using a handheld device for accuracy and efficiency.

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 in businesses or homes.

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, and other areas requiring climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator when required.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $17 to $20 per hour, including a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and ongoing to support continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities with improved compensation and commission potential.
• 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?

• Opportunity for a career in a reliable, recession-resistant industry.
• A service-oriented mindset focused on building customer loyalty and trust.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and leadership development.
• Join a mission-driven company that values Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation.
• Support for community initiatives and a purpose-driven work environment.