No work life balance - Pest Technician Orkin Employee Review

2.0
Mar 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent pay, company truck,good benefits

Cons

They use your likeness and communication skills to bring in customers with little to no compensation and you have to chase them down to make sure you’re compensated for sales you make, you can’t take truck home so you have to deal with Miami traffic no matter what at rush hour on top of that sit at the office two days of the week to try to bring in sales with a cold calls list

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Wonderful place to work and meet chicks.

Cons

chicks sometimes smelled like pest control liquid

4.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work for a well-established and respected industry leader with a strong reputation. Competitive pay with performance-based incentives and opportunities to increase earnings. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to build valuable skills. Clear career advancement opportunities into leadership, management, or specialized roles. Excellent teamwork and support from experienced colleagues and managers.

Cons

Long hours and overtime may be required during peak pest control seasons. Daily exposure to pests, insects, rodents, and tight or uncomfortable spaces may not be suitable for everyone. Meeting sales or performance goals can be stressful, especially in customer-facing roles. Work schedules may include evenings or weekends to accommodate customer needs.

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