Pest Control Technician

Ecolab•Dayton, OH

7d•$48,700 - $73,000

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to serve commercial customers in the Dayton and Columbus, Ohio territory. The role delivers science-based pest elimination solutions to help protect public health, food safety, property, customer facilities, employees, and brands. Through a five-week paid training program, the trainee learns pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques and obtains the skills and certifications needed for a potential long-term career in service, sales, or management. The technician builds relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice businesses, and partners with them to identify and address pest elimination needs. The role maintains knowledge of Ecolab products and services, documents structural, sanitation, and pest issues using handheld computerized equipment, and provides timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision. Required pest control certification and/or business licensing must be obtained as required by state or local law. The position is based in the field and involves independent work. The scheduled shift is Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The position requires availability for overnight work and on-call coverage during off-hours and weekends as needed. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. Training pay is $20.27 per hour; after completing the comprehensive paid training program, the stated total compensation range is $48,700–$73,000, including base pay and target incentive based on performance and plan terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work or military experience.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state or local law.
Must pass a background check after receiving a job offer.
Must complete a drug test, including THC, after receiving a job offer, due to federal contract requirements.
Must have proper documentation to fly for the one-week training in Eagan, Minnesota, such as a Real ID or other acceptable identification.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at chest height.
Must wear and use a respirator.
Must work in varied conditions, including confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
Must climb ladders and perform physical tasks including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Must meet ongoing motor vehicle record checks when driving a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience.
Experience selling value-added products to existing customers.
Previous pest elimination industry or route experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in a five-week paid training program covering pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques.
Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice customers.
Partner with customers to identify and address pest elimination needs and advise them on best practices.
Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s products and services to support service and sales.
Use handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues.
Deliver timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision.
Obtain pest control certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law.
Drive a company vehicle as required.