Termite Technician

Orkin LLC • Gainesville, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Termite Technician at Orkin, you will perform termite inspections and treatment work in homes and businesses. The role involves working in crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, and other challenging field environments while following treatment procedures, product labels, and safety requirements. You will receive comprehensive paid training; prior pest control experience is not required.

Technicians prepare work areas, use application tools and equipment, communicate findings and completed work to customers, and document services using company-provided technology. The position requires independent field work, professional customer interactions, and maintaining tools, equipment, and a company vehicle in safe, service-ready condition.

This is an active, field-based position with physical demands that include ladder use, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Work may take place in varying weather and environmental conditions. Orkin offers opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain the required pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; the company provides 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.
• Ability to safely perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including ladder use within manufacturer specifications; occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; accessing crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; wearing required protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator when necessary; and working in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• No prior pest control experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform termite inspections and treatments according to Orkin training, established procedures, product labels, and safety requirements.
• Access and evaluate homes and businesses, including crawlspaces, attics, and other difficult-to-reach locations, for termite activity or damage.
• Prepare work areas and use application tools and equipment appropriately to complete assigned services thoroughly.
• Identify conditions requiring additional attention and communicate findings to customers and management.
• Explain work performed and respond clearly and professionally to customer questions.
• Complete accurate service documentation using company-provided technology.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and the 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 applicable safety procedures.

Benefits

• Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Maternity benefits.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Perk Discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship awards.
• Comprehensive paid training program.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Company-paid pesticide licensing support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED