Repetitive, low pay - Route Manager Orkin Employee Review

3.0
30 Jul 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you feel like you're in a dead end job or really want to try something new this job might be for you.

Cons

Pay isn't great, company can ask a lot from you, customers can be taxing.

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Orkin Response
6y
Orkin does hire great people - we are 8,000 strong! We know the work can be demanding as our goal is to be customer focused and are not happy until they are happy. Sorry to hear the role wasn't for you and we hope you can find a better fit. Best of luck!

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Pros

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

Cons

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Orkin Response
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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
CEO approval
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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
5d
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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