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      Orkin

      Part of Rollins

      Engaged Employer

      Orkin reviews

      3.0

      41% would recommend to a friend

      (1,443 total reviews)
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      Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

      53% approve of CEO

      42% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      2.9

      Culture & values

      2.7

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Senior management

      Orkin has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,443 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Orkin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Feb 6, 2018

      Disfuctional Scheduling Practices / Revolving Door

      Route manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Compensation is ok, benefits are decent, Company Truck with gas card.

      Cons

      Regularly understaffed. This company wants to be a same day service company but lacks the numbers in staffing & you will constantly have to pick up the slack. My biggest issue is scheduleling. They ask you to schedule appointments for your customers then they screw your day up by adding a bunch of same day appointments to your schedule with short notice. Normally there would be a position for another Rep to pick up the overflow appointments but with a lack of staffing that falls on you. Because of the lack of staffing there is a constant pressure for you to work weekends and long hours. It's been a revolving door since I've been with this company and It doesn't appear that management is concerned with fixing the problem. Very stressful chaotic and just not practical.

      3.0
      Feb 5, 2018

      sales

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      money potential is up to you

      Cons

      management .. change tier without telling you

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      Orkin Response
      8y
      We are looking to improve communication at our branches. Thanks for the feedback and we regret that was your experience.
      5.0
      Feb 3, 2018

      Route Manager

      Route manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      After a year I can still say this is the best job I have ever had, and will one day look back and miss being a part of such a great team. I highly recommend it, specifically at the Lansing office, but the others in the area are great as well. Wonderful training. Great management. Positive environment. Being a part of a team that has common goals and respects each other as professionals. Helping people, and making very good money to do so. Flexibility when you need it, but don’t take advantage of that part-time work= part-time pay. There is a huge amount of confidence that comes from knowing you have a knowledgeable, supportive team to back you, and while expectations are definitely high- you won’t be “punished” if you make a mistake. You will learn, and you will grow. If you’re willing to work hard and put the time in, this can be a wonderful and fulfilling career for you that you can build on. Yes, it’s basic. We kill pests. It WILL take you out of your comfort zone physically and mentally. You will learn new skills, and as you are learning and growing in your skills the confidence in yourself and your abilities naturally grows. Take coaching, and don’t be over sensitive.

      Cons

      You are killing pests. It’s dirty, you work outside in all conditions, in attics and crawlspaces, and obviously sometimes that part stinks. Dress the part, and plan accordingly. You are dealing with people, and not everyone is always going to like you. You can’t take it personally, but stay professional. Long hours in the summers (very long.), but communication is key to balancing everything. I also joke that my job pays me to work out, so make sure to take care of yourself.

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