Pest Control Technician

Overview

Join Orkin as an ORKIN PRO - Build a Career with Purpose and Potential!

Starting pay: $20-$22 per hour PLUS potential to earn annual and quarterly bonuses

First year earning potential: $50,000+

Orkin is the industry leader in pest control, backed by 125 years of trusted service and innovation with award winning training. As an Orkin Pro (Pest Control Technician), you’ll represent a world-class brand and provide exceptional service to residential and commercial customers alike. This is more than just a job, it’s a career path with opportunity for advancement, stability, and daily impact.

If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and meeting new people every day, this is the role for you. You’ll operate within an assigned territory and follow a daily service schedule, using your skills and empathy to deliver peace of mind to customers.

This is a hands-on field role with structure, support, and the chance to grow with one of the most recognized names in pest management.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Follow a daily assigned route within your dedicated territory
• Complete all required service-related documentation
• Conduct thorough inspections and diagnose pest issues with accuracy
• Provide the Best in Pest service solutions for customers
• Provide innovative and customized solutions to meet customer needs
• Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and integrity
• Build rapport and develop trusted relationships with customers
• Represent Orkin with pride and make a difference in your community
• Work in a variety of environments including rooftops, crawl spaces, attics, ladders, and confined spaces
• Operate a company vehicle safely
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Prioritize safety in every aspect of the job, including equipment use, work environments, and customer interactions
• Perform duties in all weather conditions
  
  

What You'll Earn

• $20-$22 per hour starting pay
• Average first-year earning potential: $50,000+
• Paid training with opportunity for pay increases and promotions
• Opportunity for bonuses and performance-based rewards
  
  

What We Offer

• Company vehicle and gas card
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match + employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Paid training and industry certifications (we cover the costs!)
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation
• Career advancement and development programs
  
  

Why Choose Orkin?

At Orkin, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a meaningful, mission-driven career. We live by our values: Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation. You’ll get the training, tools, and support to succeed in a high-impact role that makes a difference in people’s homes, businesses, and lives.

Qualifications

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Ability to empathize with customers and solve problems effectively
• Willingness to obtain required state licenses (We’ll pay for it and train you!)
• Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
  
  

What will my work environment be like?

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, 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