Pest Control Technician

About the Role

Join Orkin as a professional delivering 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 control. This is more than a job—it’s a career with growth potential, benefits beyond the basics, and award-winning training. No industry experience is required to start and build a career as an Orkin expert. Pests keep coming back, making this industry recession-resistant.

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 and understanding their needs.
• 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.
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken and ensure satisfaction.
• Complete all required service-related documentation using a handheld device.

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.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), sometimes requiring an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willing to work in different types of 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 opportunities to grow and advance in the company and improve compensation.
• Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
• 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 with career potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industry.
• Service-oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with customers.
• Commitment to personal and team responsibilities.
• Continuous learning, improvement, and leadership development.
• Join a company that supports the community and values: Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation.