Customer Service Specialist

Overview As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. That means building on our reputation for top‑notch service from the industry leader with more than 120 years of protecting homes and businesses. Our Customer Service Specialist position gives you an opportunity to help customers with your service mindset and your drive to be accountable to a team that’s counting on you. You’ll excel with organizational skills and commitment to accuracy in a fast‑paced dynamic environment. You’ll have more than a job— you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes full medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back. With Orkin’s award‑winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant. Responsibilities Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to customers to schedule, confirm, and follow up on service appointments. Proficiently navigate a Windows‑based & Web‑based system to track routes and optimize current and future schedules. Apply training‑acquired expertise to schedule appointments for technicians to efficiently minimize drive time and/or distance as needed and recommend alternative routes when appropriate. Use your sharp listening skills and probing questions to identify the customer’s concern and evaluate their needs. Monitor, update, and maintain the customer database with accurate customer information including call details, disposition of calls, payments, and other results. Reschedule unserviced accounts within 24 hours. Participate in quality assurance processes, programs, and initiatives. Safeguard customer’s privacy and other proprietary information. Benefits Pay of USD $20.00 to $22.00 hourly. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance. 401(k) plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan. Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards. Industry‑leading, quality, comprehensive training program. Why Choose Orkin Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider that delivers the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers. The pest‑management industry is growing and is recession resistant. We value a service‑oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with clients. We hold ourselves responsible to commitments and value teamwork. We support the community. Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Qualifications Previous experience in customer service or sales preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills in various software and web‑based applications. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail and follow‑through. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently. We will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Must be comfortable sitting at a desk and working with a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods of time. Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr