Termite Technician

Overview

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

As an Orkin Pro, you'll help protect what matters most to customers by performing termite work that calls for care, precision, and a commitment to safety.

As a Termite Technician, you'll perform treatments, work in crawlspaces and other challenging environments, and ensure every assignment is completed to Orkin's standards. You'll develop practical skills through our award-winning training program and work alongside professionals backed by 125 years of Orkin expertise. No previous pest control experience is required.

What Orkin Provides | Benefits & Career Opportunities

Benefits and opportunities that go beyond the basics.

• Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity benefits, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Perk Discount program, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards
• Award-winning, industry-leading comprehensive paid training program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

What You'll Own

• Perform termite inspections and treatment work in accordance with Orkin training, established procedures, product labels, and safety requirements.
• Access and evaluate areas of homes and businesses where termite activity or damage may be present, including crawlspaces, attics, and other difficult-to-reach locations.
• Prepare work areas, use application tools and equipment appropriately, and complete assigned services thoroughly.
• Identify conditions requiring additional attention and communicate findings to customers and management.
• Explain the work performed and provide clear, professional responses to customer questions.
• Complete accurate service documentation using company-provided technology.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in safe, service-ready condition.
• Manage daily assignments, communicate scheduling changes, and follow through on commitments.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow all applicable safety procedures.

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Enjoy hands-on work and take pride in the quality of what you do.
• Pay attention to details and follow technical instructions consistently.
• Are comfortable with physically demanding work and changing field conditions.
• Work independently while remaining accountable to your team and customers.
• Approach problems methodically and ask questions when a situation calls for additional guidance.
• Communicate respectfully and take responsibility for completing work correctly.
• Place safety and professionalism ahead of shortcuts.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Termite Technicians perform thorough, safe, and reliable work. They follow treatment procedures, recognize conditions that require attention, communicate clearly with customers, and take ownership of each assignment from preparation through completion.

What You Can Earn

• Starting pay range: $20 to $23 per hour

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain the required pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; company-paid licensing support
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage assigned work, and interact professionally with customers
• Willingness to learn termite inspection, treatment methods, equipment use, and safety procedures
• No prior pest control experience is required. Orkin provides training to prepare you for the role.

The Physical Side of the Job

This is an active, field-based position. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Using ladders within manufacturer specifications
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Accessing crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator when necessary
• Working in varying weather and environmental conditions

Why Orkin

For 125 years, Orkin has built its reputation on trusted expertise, innovative solutions, and exceptional customer service. As an industry leader, we offer the strength of an established brand, an award-winning training program, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Join a team where your ambition is valued, your contributions make a difference, and your performance is rewarded. Our values guide how we serve customers, support one another, and earn trust every day.

• Safety
• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Integrity
• Innovation

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer