Termite Technician

Pay range: $22 to $25 an hour.

About the role

As an Orkin Pro, you’ll protect what people value most—their home or business. You’ll have a career with growth potential, benefits beyond the basics, a company vehicle, competitive pay, and a 401(k) program. You’ll join a team backed by nearly 125 years of top-notch service, working alongside professionals who value safety, empathy, integrity, and innovation. Orkin’s award-winning training program provides all the tools and technology you need to succeed, with no industry experience required. The pest-control industry is recession-resistant, offering a career with staying power.

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 drive a company vehicle following a route schedule within an assigned territory.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver, listening to customers’ 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 and walk customers 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 $22–$25 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.

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 their homes or businesses.

Qualifications

No experience required—Orkin will train you to be a Pro.

Work environment

• Must meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations, including:
• Safely using a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Safely accessing crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, and other areas requiring climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator when required.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.