Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Inc.•Shreveport, OH

33d•$48,700 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join their team in Shreveport, LA. As a Pest Control Technician Trainee, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting public health and commercial businesses by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions. Through Ecolab’s industry-leading training program, you’ll gain the skills and certifications needed to build a long-term career in service, sales, or management. This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping others thrive. The role involves participating in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques, establishing effective working relationships with commercial customers, partnering with customers on best practices, maintaining expertise in Ecolab’s product and service offerings, using handheld computerized equipment to document issues, delivering timely and high-quality service under supervision, and obtaining required pest control licensing and/or certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of work or military experience
Current and valid Driver’s License with no restrictions
Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed
Must be 18 years of age or older
Position requires obtaining pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer
Due to federal contract requirements, this position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
Wearing and using a respirator
Working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures
Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
Driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques
Establish effective working relationships with a variety of commercial customers, including those in the hospitality and foodservice industries
Partner with customers on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs
Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s product and service offerings to enhance service and sales
Use handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues
Deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service under close supervision
Obtain required pest control licensing and/or certification as mandated by state/local law