Orkin Pro

Orkin

Posted 10 days ago

Full Time

Lafayette, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Orkin Pro is responsible for following a daily service route to conduct thorough inspections and diagnose pest issues for residential and commercial customers. They must provide customized pest management solutions while maintaining professional communication and accurate service documentation.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. You possess strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to empathize with customers and solve problems effectively. You are willing to obtain required state licenses, for which Orkin will provide training and cover costs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pest Control

Route Management

Customer Service

Sales

Problem-Solving

Active Listening

Communication

Empathy

Integrity

Innovation

OSHA-compliant respirator use

Job Description

Overview

Join Orkin as an ORKIN PRO – Build a Career with Purpose and Potential!
Starting pay: $20 to $22 per hour PLUS potential to earn annual and quarterly bonuses

Orkin is the industry leader in pest control, backed by 125 years of trusted service and innovation with award winning training. As an Orkin Pro (Pest Control Technician), you’ll represent a world-class brand and provide exceptional service to residential and commercial customers alike. This is more than just a job, it’s a career path with opportunity for advancement, stability, and daily impact.

If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and meeting new people every day, this is the role for you. You’ll operate within an assigned territory and follow a daily service schedule, using your skills and empathy to deliver peace of mind to customers.

This is a hands-on field role with structure, support, and the chance to grow with one of the most recognized names in pest management.

This role follows a Tuesday through Saturday work schedule, with regular days off on Sunday and Monday. Candidates should be available to work consistently during this timeframe each week.


Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Follow a daily assigned route within your dedicated territory
  • Complete all required service-related documentation
  • Conduct thorough inspections and diagnose pest issues with accuracy
  • Provide the Best in Pest service solutions for customers
  • Provide innovative and customized solutions to meet customer needs
  • Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and integrity
  • Build rapport and develop trusted relationships with customers
  • Represent Orkin with pride and make a difference in your community
  • Work in a variety of environments including rooftops, crawl spaces, attics, ladders, and confined spaces
  • Operate a company vehicle safely
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs
  • Prioritize safety in every aspect of the job, including equipment use, work environments, and customer interactions
  • Perform duties in all weather conditions

What You'll Earn

  • $20 to $22 per hour starting pay
  • Average first-year earning potential: $50,000+
  • Paid training with opportunity for pay increases and promotions
  • Opportunity for bonuses and performance-based rewards

What We Offer

  • Company vehicle and gas card
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match + employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
  • Paid training and industry certifications (we cover the costs!)
  • Paid time off, holidays, and vacation
  • Career advancement and development programs

Why Choose Orkin?

At Orkin, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a meaningful, mission-driven career. We live by our values: Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation. You’ll get the training, tools, and support to succeed in a high-impact role that makes a difference in people’s homes, businesses, and lives.


Qualifications

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Strong communication and active listening skills
  • Ability to empathize with customers and solve problems effectively
  • Willingness to obtain required state licenses (We’ll pay for it and train you!)
  • Professional, reliable, and self-motivated

What will my work environment be like?

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

  • Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
  • Willing to work in different types of weather conditions

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

Orkin

For 125 years, Orkin has set the standard for reliability and performance in the pest control industry. How? By keeping our promises – every day, every service. The pests hate it, but our customers love it. Our thoroughly trained Pros use our innovative approach to Integrated Pest Management and the latest technology, so you get maximum protection with minimum exposure. Plus, you can rest easy knowing The Orkin Pro is on the job because all of our customers are backed by one of the industry’s most comprehensive guarantees. Interested in joining our award-winning team? As an Orkin Pro, you’ll be the person delivering on the promise behind pest control’s best-known brand. It’s more than a job—it’s a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. With Orkin’s hands-on training program, we’ll provide you with all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience is required to start and build a career with us. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession-resistant. By joining Orkin, you can count on a career with the best in pests. Orkin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., (NYSE: ROL).
Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria