Termite Technician

Want to join the best in pest control? As an Orkin Pro, you’ll protect what people value most—their home or business. This role offers a career with growth potential, competitive pay, and benefits beyond the basics, including a company vehicle and 401(k) program. You’ll have opportunities to volunteer and give back, working alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation. With Orkin’s award-winning training program, no prior industry experience is required. The pest control industry is recession-resistant, providing long-term career stability.

Responsibilities

• Complete Orkin’s award-winning, company-paid training to learn the skills required for daily pest control service route operations.
• Prioritize safety in all tasks and responsibilities.
• Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within an assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer location.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver for customers by listening to their needs and recommending efficient, innovative solutions.
• Prepare and install services such as attic remediations, crawlspace encapsulations, gutter protection, and radiant heat barriers for energy efficiency.
• Set project expectations with customers and walk them through the process to ensure satisfaction.
• Complete all required service-related documentation using a provided hand-held device for speed and accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings starting at $20–$23 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards.
• Industry-leading, quality, comprehensive training program.

Pay

$20 to $23 an hour.

Qualifications

• No experience required—training provided.
• 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 independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers in their homes or businesses.

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.