Termite Technician

Want to join the best in pest? Go Pro with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro, you’ll put the "pro” in protecting what people value most: their home or business. You’ll have more than a job—you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay, and a 401(k) program. You’ll join a talented team of professionals backed by almost 125 years of delivering top-notch service, and you’ll be a key player in maintaining our reputation as the best in pests. Work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide.

Responsibilities

• Complete our award-winning company-paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route.
• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer.
• Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver for each customer with empathy by listening to and understanding their needs and utilizing Orkin Pro expertise to recommend the most efficient and innovative solution.
• Prepare and install home or business services to include, but not limited to, attic remediations, crawlspace encapsulations, gutter protection, and radiant heat barrier for energy efficiency.
• Interact with customers in their home or business by setting project expectations and walking them through the process to ensure satisfaction.
• Complete all required service-related documentation and leverage your hand-held device provided 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, employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards.
• Industry-leading, quality, comprehensive training program.

Requirements

• No experience required—we’ll train you to be a Pro!
• 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 inside their businesses and/or homes.

Work Environment

Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job 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 the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willing to work in different types of weather conditions.

Why Choose Orkin?

• Opportunity with career potential in a recession-resistant industry.
• Service-oriented mindset that leads to building loyalty and trust with customers.
• Accountability for commitments.
• Valuing teamwork.
• Continuous learning, improvement, and leadership development.
• Joining a company that supports the community.
• Career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values:
  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Innovation