Termite & Moisture Control Technician

DeeAnn Betz; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-Home Company Vehicle

Industry-Leading Paid Training

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Job summary

Orkin Pest Control is seeking a Termite & Moisture Control Technician in Columbia Township, Missouri. The role involves protecting homes by applying treatments and installing moisture control solutions. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be physically capable, and possess a high school diploma.

We provide industry-leading training and a take-home company vehicle, ensuring professional growth in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage daily route and complete complex installations autonomously.
• Comfortable in tight spaces, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Safely applying liquid treatments and performing trenching to eliminate termite colonies.
• Installing vapor barriers and dehumidifiers in crawlspaces and attics.
• Assessing structural wood and evaluating moisture levels in tight spaces.

Skills

Physical Toughness

Hands-On Mentality

Customer Communication

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Termite & Moisture Control Technician

Company: Orkin Pest Control

Job Type: Full-time

Protect Homes from the Ground Up. Orkin is looking for a hands-on, dedicated technician to join our team. In this specialized role, you will defend customers' homes by protecting properties from destructive termite damage and by tackling attic and crawlspace environments to implement moisture control solutions and insulation services. Orkin provides industry-leading training, a dedicated company vehicle, and a rock-solid career path in an essential industry.

What You Will Do

• Termite Treatments: Safely applying liquid treatments, installing baiting systems, and performing trenching around the foundations of residential and commercial properties to eliminate and prevent termite colonies.
• Crawlspace & Attic Solutions: Installing vapor barriers, encapsulation systems, dehumidifiers, and specialized insulation in crawlspaces and attics to control moisture and prevent wood decay, fungi, and pest habitats.
• Thorough Inspections: Navigating tight spaces, including under homes and in attics, to assess structural wood, identify signs of pest activity, and evaluate moisture levels.
• Tools & Equipment Operation: Using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment needed for trenching, drilling, and installing moisture barriers.
• Customer Communication: Explaining the treatment and installation process to homeowners, answering questions, and providing excellent customer service.

What We Need From You

• We will provide all necessary training, certifications, and equipment. To be successful in this role, you bring:
• Character: High moral standards with a desire to help people.
• Physical Toughness: Physically demanding work; comfortable in tight spaces, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in varying weather conditions.
• Hands-On Mentality: Experience in construction, landscaping, HVAC, pest control, or general manual labor is a plus; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are most important.
• Independence & Reliability: Ability to manage daily route and complete complex installations autonomously with a high standard of quality.
• Requirements: High school diploma (or equivalent), valid driver’s license, clean driving record. Must pass a background check, physical, and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Take-Home Company Vehicle: Includes a gas card and maintenance covered by us.
• Industry-Leading Paid Training: Training to become a licensed pest control professional at our award-winning facility.
• Competitive Pay: Includes bonus opportunities, commissions, and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Unmatched Stability: Work for a 120+ year-old industry leader in an essential, recession-resistant industry.

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.