Pest Control Technician

Overview

Want to join the best in pest? Go Pro with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro you’ll protect what businesses value most and build a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay, a 401(k) program, and opportunities to volunteer and give back.

The Orkin Pro commits to safely and professionally providing the highest level of protection and service to customers on a designated service route. With award‑winning training you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed in daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Complete 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 and ensure timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem solver with empathy by listening to and understanding customer needs and recommending efficient and innovative solutions.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that give them peace of mind about pest management.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property.
• Complete all required service‑related documentation in a handheld device for speed and accuracy.

• Competitive earnings starting at $16.90 to $22.00 per hour, including a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and ongoing to support continuous improvement; no prior pest control experience is required.
• 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.

• Career potential in a reliable, recession‑resistant industry.
• Service‑oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with customers.
• Commitment to responsibilities.
• Team‑valuing culture.
• Continuous learning, improvement and leadership development.
• Community support.
• You want a career with a purpose at a mission‑driven company that values
  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

• 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.

• 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, roof tops, 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.

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer.