Very heavy work load and uncomfortable work conditions that can be hazardous to your health in certain situations. - Termite and Pest Control Specialist Orkin Employee Review

3.0
23 Jul 2011
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Pros

Excellent pay compared to other competitors and a great training program for employees. Also you will gain a good grasp of education related to the field you are in.

Cons

Work load is to heavy and management can be really disorganized depending on which branch you work in. The least experience people externally always get manage opportunities before employees. The hours can be very hectic during the warm weather and be prepared to work six days a week. You really cant make plans to do anything when having a position in the field unless you take off.

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

Wonderful place to work and meet chicks.

Cons

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1.0
16 Jun 2026
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Pros

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.

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