At Orkin, our purpose is to help protect the world where we live, work, and play.
Our Seasonal Customer Service Specialists are committed to this purpose.
*This is a Seasonal position that could become permanent.
Our Customer Service Specialists receive fully paid training and competitive wages. At Orkin, we provide the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers. This position is ideal for the candidate that wants to be a part of a rock-solid company providing a valuable service to customers.
The Successful Customer Service Specialist Will . . .
Contact customers to schedule and confirm service appointments
Schedule appointments for technicians to minimize drive time and/or distance as needed, and suggest alternative routes when appropriate
Schedule & communicate with Service Technicians to meet customer requirements
Perform outbound calls to customers to follow-up on service received
Perform outbound calls to customers regarding outstanding account balances
Receive payments from past due customers
Proficiently navigate a Windows-based & Web-based system to track routes and optimize current & future schedules
Reschedule unserviced accounts within 24 hours
Answer inbound customer service calls with an open, friendly greeting
Utilize strong listening skills and probing questions to identify the customer’s concern and evaluate their needs
Use strong communication skills to communicate/empathize with customers
Work well within a team
Participate in quality assurance processes/programs/initiatives as requested
We Offer…
Competitive hourly pay
Quality, comprehensive training programs
Why Orkin?
Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers
As the industry leader, we value PEOPLE, PROGRESS and PROFESSIONALISM
The Pest Management Industry is growing – and is a recession resistant line of business
Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA
Are you ready to take your CAREER to the next level?
Requirements:
We require the ability to pass a drug screen. Candidates must meet the job requirements and perform the following job duties with or without accommodations:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong customer phone service background
Ability to multi-task, be organized, efficient, accurate and accountable
Strong work ethic and capacity to handle high work volume in a teamwork environment
Experience
Required
2 year(s): Customer service experience
Preferred
Scheduling experience in a service industry preferred
Education
Required
High School/GED or better
Skills
Required
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving Ability
Influencing Others
Customer Service
Customer Focus
Communication
Self-Management
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
