I recently started with Orkin. I joined the Branch Manager Trainee program about two months ago. Never had any prior pest control experience. The training I have received up to this point has been phenomenal. I have learned about pests in a home or business that I never knew existed before. I’m learning about a culture that is built on customer service and value not only the customer but the employees as well. We are in the business of helping people! I enjoy and take a lot of pride in the fact that we protect people and their homes. I currently work in the South Central Region for a regional manager who truly cares for our customers and our employees, and is very passionate about making sure we deliver on the day and timeframe we confirmed with the customer.
Cons
Have not seen any Con’s at this time. But make no mistake about it, We work hard! So if you are not a hard worker, this opportunity is not for you.
Orkin Response
6y
THANK YOU for the great feedback! We are excited to hear you are having a great onboarding and training experience. This service business can be demanding so keep up the good work!
Great management team that genuinely wants you to succeed
Solid training and support for new hires
Lots of potential to advance within the company
Lucrative pay structure once you build your customer base
Strong brand name and trusted reputation
Cons
Leads can be slow at times, especially in certain seasons
Long hours can be required to meet goals
Some days are more unpredictable depending on the workload
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Orkin Response
7mo
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that compensation and advancement opportunities are top benefits for you. We hope your experience at Orkin continues to be a positive one.
Good pay, opportunities for sales depending on region
Cons
Orkin cares more about quantity over quality. If you care about doing a good job, don't work here. They will load your day up with tons of jobs and not enough time to do them (or do a good job anyways.) Management lives in their own bubble, and communicates poorly. I transfered to a new region and all services were a mess. Customers who have had Orkin for a year plus had homes still infested with pests. Prior techs hadn't cleaned any cobwebs, never cleaned webbing off siding or eaves. It was embarrassing. Commercial services weren't any better. I believe prior techs were just scanning stations and leaving. Orkin only cares if you punch through reports and collect money. If you also bring up customers that are being overcharged, management will never fix that either. Benefits also weren't great and quite expensive. Manager would also use slurs like the R-word despite knowing I had an autistic child. Just a gross place with gross values.
Orkin Response
6d
Thank you for your service to Orkin and leaving a review. It is unfortunate to hear about your concerns with the company, and we are sorry this was your experience as this does not align with our company values. We will be sure to pass this along to the leadership team. Good luck in your next role.