Pest Control Technician

Ecolab•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Ecolab's Pest Elimination team as a Pest Control Technician Trainee in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves a 5-week paid training program to equip you with skills in pest detection, elimination, and prevention. You will be responsible for safeguarding public health and commercial businesses by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions. Key aspects include establishing relationships with commercial customers (hospitality, foodservice), partnering on best practices, maintaining expertise in Ecolab's offerings, using handheld computerized equipment, and delivering high-quality service. This position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in service, sales, or management within a company focused on commercial pest solutions and sustainability.

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
Ability to obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass a drug test including THC (due to federal contract requirements)
Proper documentation to fly (such as a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification) for training travel

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 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

Benefits

Access to our comprehensive benefits package starting on Day 1
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Matching 401K
Company-paid pension
Stock purchase plan
Paid parental leave
Select discounted childcare resources
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best