Residential Pest Control Technician (Will Train)

Want to join the best in pest control? As an Orkin Pro, you’ll put the "pro" in protecting what businesses value most. You’ll have more than a job—you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics, including a company vehicle, competitive pay, and a 401(k) program. You’ll also have opportunities to volunteer and give back. Join a team backed by over 120 years of delivering top-notch service and help maintain our reputation as the best in pests. With Orkin’s award-winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed—no industry experience required. Pests keep coming back, making this a recession-resistant industry. Ready to start a career with staying power?

Responsibilities

• Complete Orkin’s award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Follow a route schedule and daily operation schedule within an assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy by listening to and understanding their needs, then recommending efficient and innovative solutions.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services for peace of mind.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property (training provided).
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional pest management services.
• Complete all required service-related documentation using a handheld device for speed and 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 in businesses or homes.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will align with Orkin’s values:

• Interest in a career with potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industry.
• A service-oriented mindset focused on building loyalty and trust with customers.
• Accountability for commitments and responsibilities.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Desire to keep learning, improving, and developing as a leader.
• Commitment to joining a mission-driven company that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation.

Work Environment

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

• 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), which may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $22 to $25 per hour, including a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and ongoing to support continuous improvement (no prior pest control experience required).
• Career growth opportunities with increasing compensation.
• Competitive pay with commission opportunities.
• 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.