Pest Control Technician

Orkin; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pest control company as an Orkin Pro, where you'll receive award-winning training and support. This role offers a stable career with growth potential, competitive pay, and extensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; training provided.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and professional pest protection on a designated route.
• Completes training to acquire necessary skills and knowledge.
• Operates a company vehicle safely and maintains its cleanliness.

Skills

Safety

Professionalism

Empathy

Integrity

Innovation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PAY RANGE: $18 TO $20 AN HOUR

Join the Best in Pest Control with Orkin

As an Orkin Pro, you'll be the professional delivering on the promise of a safe place to live, work, and play behind pest control's most recognized brand.

Be part of a purpose-driven team with a reputation built on nearly 125 years of service-minded approach to providing peace of mind where it matters most: your customers' homes.

This is more than a job—it's a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond basics. With Orkin's award-winning training program, we equip you with all the tools and technology needed to succeed, even without prior industry experience.

Since pests keep returning, our industry remains recession-resistant, offering job security.

You will work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation, all committed to our mission to deliver peace of mind as an Orkin Pro.

Responsibilities

The Orkin Pro provides safe and professional pest protection and service on a designated route. Your career begins with comprehensive, award-winning training to develop skills in route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. You will work to understand customer problems and resolve them effectively.

Key duties include:

• Completing training to acquire necessary skills and knowledge
• Prioritizing safety
• Following route and daily schedules within your territory
• Operating a company vehicle safely and maintaining its cleanliness
• Exhibiting professionalism and integrity with customers and colleagues
• Listening to customers' needs and recommending effective, innovative solutions with empathy
• Explaining actions, ensuring satisfaction, and discussing additional services with customers
• Inspecting properties (training provided)
• Completing service documentation via handheld devices accurately and efficiently

What We Offer

• Starting pay from $18 to $20 per hour, plus a company vehicle with gas card
• Extensive paid training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career growth and salary advancement
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off, holidays, sick leave
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarships

Why Choose Orkin?

• Stable, recession-resistant industry with growth potential
• Service-oriented environment that fosters customer loyalty and trust
• Responsibility and accountability encouraged
• Teamwork valued
• Focus on learning, leadership development
• Community involvement
• Core company values include:
• Safety
• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Integrity
• Innovation

Minimum Requirements

• No prior experience necessary; training provided
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days (company paid)
• Ability to work independently in the field, managing routes and customer interactions

Work Environment

Must meet physical requirements and perform duties safely, with or without accommodations:

• Use ladders within weight limits
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Access crawl spaces, attics, rooftops, etc., including climbing and balancing
• Wear PPE, including respirators when required
• Work in various weather conditions

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.