Orkin reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,441 total reviews)
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Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

53% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Orkin has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,441 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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4.0
Dec 29, 2024

Decent

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent time, company vehicle and gas card, decent environement

Cons

We were responsible for running our own route while finishing up before the end of the month. That wasn't the problem. What's making that more complicated is that we must do that while running other people's route which made it frustrating.

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Thank you for your review. We’re glad to know that the company vehicle was a top benefit for you. Regarding your concerns, we understand how challenging this role can be as we serve our customers. We wish you luck in your future endeavors.
1.0
Dec 9, 2024

Terrible

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy interview process, some of the technicians were nice.

Cons

They offer extremely low salary with promises you’ll make a lot in commission but do absolutely anything to not pay you. Very disorganized management. Constant, pointless meetings and unrealistic expectations where they give nothing back. Micromanagement. Training is basically you watching random videos with no help or guidance beyond that. Sometimes it’s videos that don’t even pertain to your position. Lots of driving to other offices that could have been done remotely. Some technicians would just say no to doing jobs or do them so poorly you lose the customer. Also claw back on commission for reasons out of your control. Just an extremely negative experience.

1.0
Nov 19, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed working alongside the technicians, who were knowledgeable and hardworking. Learning about the pest control industry was genuinely interesting, and I appreciated the opportunity to visit diverse businesses, assess their needs, and create detailed proposals to provide tailored solutions and close sales

Cons

Constant Issues with Commissions: I had to chase my commissions almost every other paycheck to ensure they were accurate, which was frustrating and time-consuming. Excessive Micromanagement: Despite claims of having the freedom to prospect and generate income in creative ways, management would become frustrated or upset if we didn’t strictly adhere to their rigid guidelines. Lack of Trust in Employees: The micromanagement created a culture where employees felt undermined and unable to make independent decisions. Frequent Staffing and Planning Problems: Chronic understaffing and poor planning made it difficult to manage accounts effectively and meet client expectations. Mixed Messages from Leadership: The lack of consistency in management expectations made it challenging to perform efficiently and maintain confidence in leadership. Pressured to Mislead Clients:I was frequently asked to mislead clients by promising services or solutions we didn’t have the resources to provide, all to avoid losing a sale. This felt unethical and put me in uncomfortable situations

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