Entomology Technical Director, Midwest Division

Overview

Our Entomology team is growing! Ready to do meaningful work with an industry leader?

Our Division Pest Control Technical Director is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic, technical, and operational direction of pest control services within the Midwest Division of Orkin. This role ensures the highest standards of pest management are maintained, in compliance with industry regulations, while driving innovation, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. The director acts as both a technical expert and a leader, guiding teams, shaping policy, and serving as the authority on all matters related to pest control in the region.

LOCATION: Candidates must reside in a city within the geographic footprint of the Midwest Division Territory:
Chicago, IL;
Columbus, OH;
Louisville, KY;
Minneapolis, MN;
Des Moines, IA; or Omaha, NE.

Travel required.

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Your Key Responsibilities include…

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the regional pest control strategy aligned with Orkin’s vision, taking into account emerging trends, risks, and client needs.
• Technical Oversight: Serve as the subject matter expert for all pest management protocols, ensuring compliance with national and regional regulations, certifications, and best practices. Work closely with Division leadership to fully support technical excellence at the region and branch levels.
• Operational Support: Strive to support Division goals associated with customer service, service quality, training, and customer retention. Work closely with region leaders to ensure technical excellence and service quality remain a key focus.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary technical contact for high-value or strategic accounts within the division, offering expert advice, supporting sales efforts, and addressing complex client concerns.
• Innovation & Technology: Provide input into the Rollins Innovation team to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging pest control technologies, products, and digital solutions to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret changes in relevant legislation and industry standards, ensuring the division’s practices are always compliant and proactively addressing any gaps.
• Budget Management: Oversee the technical budget for the region, ensuring cost‑effective allocation of resources and supporting commercial growth.
• Incident Response & Investigation: Lead technical investigations into pest-related incidents, infestations, or client complaints, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other departments (sales, marketing, HR, operations) to align division technical initiatives with broader organizational goals.

• Challenging position with a financially stable and reputable company (NYSE: ROL)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity & life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
• Teammate discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
• Paid Time Off

• Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers
• The Pest Management Industry is growing – and is a recession resistant line of business
• Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Rollins, Inc., is a global consumer and commercial service company who provides accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers. The Pest Management industry is $20B and growing and provides services and protection against termite damage, rodents, and insects to more than 2M customers in the US alone. Rollins is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has over 800 locations worldwide, 20,000 teammates and reaches over $3B Revenues annually (NYSE: ROL).

The core business is operated through our wholly owned subsidiaries,…