Pest Control Technician

Orkin; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pest management company as an Orkin Pro, where you’ll receive comprehensive training and benefits. This role requires no prior experience and offers competitive pay, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll be responsible for managing a pest control service route, ensuring customer satisfaction, and solving pest-related problems. If you're ready for a stable career in a recession-resistant industry, apply now!

Benefits

Company vehicle with gas card

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading training program

Qualifications

• No experience required—training provided.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Complete company paid training for pest control service.
• Drive a company vehicle and follow route schedule.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Want to Join the Best in Pests? Go Pro with Orkin.

As an Orkin Pro, you’ll put the pro in protecting what people value most: their home.

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. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back.

You’ll join a team backed by more than 120 years of delivering top-notch service, and you’ll 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. That means no industry experience required to start building your career as an Orkin Pro. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant.

Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now!

Responsibilities

1. Complete our award-winning company paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route to become a Pro.
2. Drive a company vehicle and follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer.
3. Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss additional services that meet customer needs for a complete pest management program.
4. Serve as a problem solver for your customer to decide on the most efficient and best overall pest solution for each customer's needs.
5. Complete all required service-related documentation and leverage your hand-held device provided for speed and accuracy.

Benefits

1. Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
2. Annual total compensation range of $55,000 to $60,000.
3. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life insurance.
4. 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan.
5. Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
6. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards.
7. Industry-leading, comprehensive training program.

Why Choose Orkin?

1. Founded in 1901, a global residential and commercial pest management provider known for accuracy and efficiency.
2. Growing industry, recession-resistant.
3. Financially stable, largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

1. No experience required—training provided.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
4. Ability to pass drug screen and background check.
5. Ability to obtain pesticide license within 90 days (company paid).
6. Ability to work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments.

Work Environment

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

• Safely use a ladder within manufacturer’s weight capacity.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Access crawl spaces, attics, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear PPE, sometimes including OSHA-compliant respirators.
• Work in various weather conditions.

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