Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician WILL TRAIN at Orkin

Want to join the best in pest? Go pro with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro, you’ll put the "pro" in protecting what businesses value most. You’ll have more than a job—an evolving career with growth potential, benefits, a company vehicle, competitive pay, a 401(k) program, and opportunities to volunteer.

Join a team backed by over 120 years of delivering top‑notch service. With Orkin’s award‑winning training, you’ll receive all the tools you need—no industry experience required. Pests always come back, so our industry is recession‑resistant. Ready to start a lasting career? Apply now!

You will...

• Complete our 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, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer’s location.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Serve as a problem‑solver for each customer, demonstrating empathy while recommending efficient solutions.
• Meet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s property.
• Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that provide peace of mind.
• Complete all required service‑related documentation using a handheld device.

• Competitive earnings starting at $19–$23 per hour, a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment.
• Extensive paid training upfront and ongoing to support continuous improvement; no prior pest control experience needed.
• Career opportunities for growth and advancement that improve compensation.
• Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & 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.

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), sometimes requiring an OSHA‑compliant respirator.
• Willing to work in various weather conditions.

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

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Consumer Services