Terminix reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(2,017 total reviews)
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Alain Moffroid

27% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Terminix has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,017 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Terminix employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
Nov 30, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company has over 300 branches nationwide and some operations globally. At the corporate office, the culture is very much like family. Of course, your experience may vary in the field at a branch location depending on the kind of manager you get. Generally Terminix branch managers are supportive of their employees but not every organization is perfect so you occasionally do find your rotten apples in the bunch. The style of these managers is usually reflected in their branch's performance. There are also incentive trip opportunities (cool places like Jamaica, Hawaii, Bahamas, etc) opporunities for people in sales, administration and even technicians that do the actual pest treatments!! It really is a good company to work for. If you work hard, you will be rewarded very well.

Cons

Branches are open on Saturdays so work on some Saturdays may be required depending on your position within the branch. The corporate office is only open M-F 8-5 but there are a lot of weekend warriors working most weekends -- not required though.

1.0
Nov 1, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The service technicians have worked there a long time and know what they are doing and how to be successful with their job.

Cons

The amount of work expected for the pay that you receive is pitiful. Basically you are turning your soul over to a company and they will take every ounce of blood and time off, for very very very little pay.

1.0
Nov 7, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits package is pretty good and appears to be getting better next year.

Cons

Management flat out lies to its employees. When hired you will be told many things that are simply not true, especially regarding your expected work schedule. If you plan on getting a weekend, holiday or even an evening off at a reasonable time, forget it. The schedule is completely unpredictable. Some days expect to work, without any advanced notice, 12 or 14 hours. Other days you will be sent home after 1 hour, but expected to remain on call in case something comes up. The worst are days when there is nothing in the morning, and you will be told to "get off the clock" until your later job, which could start as late as 7:00pm. During the busy season, expect to work 10-14 hour days 7 days a week. The overall lack of workplace safety is another major downside. Anytime when required safety equipment is on "back order" for 2 months at the same time that management is openly cutting other corners, such as office supplies and vehicle maintenance, to make budget (read: bonuses), there is something very wrong.

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