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Commercial Pest Control Technician

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Programmatic - Appcast | Orkin

Linthicum Heights, MD (In Person)

$40,374 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/01/2026 (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Commercial Pest Control Technician
Overview:
Want to Join the Best in Pestä? Go Pro with Orkin. As an Orkin Pro, you'll put the "pro" in protecting what businesses value most. 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 t'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? !
Responsibilities:
The Orkin Pro commits to safely and professionally providing the highest level of protection and service to their customers on a designated service route. Their career starts with in-depth, award-winning training that prepares them with the skills needed to succeed in the responsibility of daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis and treatment planning. With each customer, Orkin Pros work to understand problems and do the right thing to resolve them. You will...Complete our award-winning training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve our customersPrioritize safety in all responsibilitiesFollow a route schedule and daily operation schedule within an assigned territory and ensure timely and safe arrival at each customer's locationOperate a company vehicle safely and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and equipmentConduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkersServe as a problem solver for each customer with empathy by listening to and understanding their needs and utilizing Orkin Pro expertise to recommend the most efficient and innovative solutionMeet with customers in their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest managementInspect the interior and exterior of the customer's property—don't worry, we teach you how!

Communicate with customers to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss additional services that would give them peace of mind about their pest management programComplete all required service-related documentation in a handheld device provided for speed and accuracyWe Offer...Competitive earnings starting at $18 to $20 per hourCompany vehicle with gas card after training is completed Assigned routeExtensive paid training up front and on an ongoing basis to support continuous improvement; no prior pest control experience is requiredCareer opportunities to grow and advance in the company and improve compensationCompetitive pay with commission opportunityCompany vehicle and gas cardComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life insurance401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase programPaid vacation, holidays and sick leaveEmployee discounts, tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship awards Why Orkin?

You are interested in an opportunity with career potential in a reliable, recession-resistant industryYou have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customersYou hold yourself responsible to commitmentsYou value being part of a teamYou want to keep learning, improving and developing as a leaderYou want to join a company that supports the communityYou want a career with a purpose at a mission-driven company that values
SafetyProfessionalismEmpathyIntegrityInnovation Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
No Experience Required - we'll train you to be a Pro! High School Diploma or equivalent requiredValid driver's license required Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment (company paid)Ability to work in the field independently, manage route-based assignments and interact with our great customers inside their businesses and/or homesWhat 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 capacityLift 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 respiratorWilling to work in different types of weather conditions #
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Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities EmployerWe will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws

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