Construction Technician
About this role
Join the Best in Pests℠ – Build Your Future with Orkin!
Are you looking for a hands-on career—not just a job? Do you have experience in construction, roofing, or home improvement, and want to use your skills to build a stable career in a recession-resistant industry?
At Orkin, we protect what people value most—their homes and businesses. We’ve been the industry leader for over 120 years, and we’re seeking motivated individuals who are ready to grow, learn, and make a difference.
No prior pest control experience? No problem. Our award-winning paid training program will teach you everything you need to know to succeed.
Why You’ll Love Being an Orkin Pro:
- Make an Impact: Help customers protect their homes and improve energy efficiency with solutions like attic remediation, crawlspace encapsulation, and radiant barrier installation.
- Earn While You Learn: Get paid while completing industry-leading training—no experience required.
- Career Growth: Advance into leadership, sales, or management with a company that promotes from within.
- Job Stability: Pests don’t stop—and neither do we. Enjoy consistent work in a recession-proof industry.
- Tools & Support: Receive a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile device, and all the technology you need to succeed.
We are driven by a shared mission and grounded in values that define everything we do:
- Safety
- Professionalism
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Innovation
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Inspect and install pest and home protection systems
- Complete attic and crawlspace services, including encapsulation and insulation
- Light carpentry work
- Communicate clearly with customers
- Maintain company equipment and complete reports via handheld device
What’s In It for You:
- Competitive pay starting at $20+ per hour (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off: Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee perks: Tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, and discounts
- Paid training and all tools provided
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Candidates with construction, roofing, HVAC, or maintenance experience (preferred)
- Strong work ethic and commitment to customer service
- Team player with a positive, professional attitude
- Ability to work independently and manage your daily schedule
- Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, confined spaces, and on roofs.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Ability to obtain a state pesticide license within 90 days (company-paid training)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work safely in attics or crawlspaces
- Must wear PPE, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, as required
Orkin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Company at a glance
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).
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship programs
- Employee discounts
- Paid training
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