Job is fun and rewarding for the most part, but corporate is absolutely horrible - Termite Technician Orkin Employee Review

2.0
16 Jun 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay wage Co-workers are great to work with its a rewarding job when you help customers decent vacation time and perks

Cons

Corporate has their head stuck in their A**. they expect way too much out of us termite techs. for example, we are expected to work in attics in 90 degree weather, with no plan on unexpected delays. also safety equipment is hard to get as an employee for whatever reason. corporate constantly will harass supervisors and managers when quotas are not being reached (like there isn't a recession currently). Very long hours. i leave home at 6am and wont get back until at least 6pm, no paid travel time before and after working. They will preach safety and follow the label but will turn a blind eye to make sure a job gets done. there is no bonuses or commissions but yet they expect some degree of selling even when you have an overbooked schedule.

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5.0
20 Aug 2025
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Pros

Training is top notch, great company culture, I learned so much during my time here

Cons

Outside weather can make some days tough

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Orkin Response
10mo
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know you had a positive experience with Orkin. Good luck in your next role.
1.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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Orkin Response
3d
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.
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