What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Technician position at Orkin LLC?
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
Salary : $50,000