Residential Pest Control Technician

Overview

As an Orkin Pro, you'll put the "pro" in protecting what businesses value most. 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 also have opportunities to volunteer and give back.

You’ll join a team backed by more than 120 years of delivering top‑notch service and will be a key player in maintaining our reputation as the best in pests.

With Orkin’s award‑winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. No industry experience is required to start building your career as an Orkin Pro.

The Orkin Pro commits to safely and professionally providing the highest level of protection and service to their customers on a designated service route. Their career starts with in-depth, award‑winning training that prepares them with the skills needed for daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. With each customer, Orkin Pros work to understand problems and do the right thing to resolve them.

• Complete award‑winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve our 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 the vehicle and equipment are kept clean.
• 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 recommending the most efficient and innovative solution.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property – training will be provided.
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management program.
• Complete all required service‑related documentation in a handheld device for speed and accuracy.

• Competitive earnings starting at $22 to $25 per hour, including a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training up front and on an ongoing basis 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.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards.

• You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, recession‑resistant industry.
• You have a service‑oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with customers.
• You hold yourself responsible to commitments.
• You value being part of a team.
• You want to keep learning, improving, and developing as a leader.
• You want to join a company that supports the community.
• You want a career with a purpose at a mission‑driven company that values
  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

Minimum 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.

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.

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