Pest Control Technician

Ecolab•Oshkosh, WI

24d

About The Position

Ecolab is hiring a Pest Control Technician Trainee for its Pest Elimination team in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The role delivers science-based pest elimination solutions for commercial customers, helping protect public health, food safety, property, facilities, employees, and customer brands. The trainee completes a five-week paid training program in pest detection, elimination, and prevention, then provides service under close supervision while building skills and certifications for a potential career in service, sales, or management. The position involves working independently in a flexible, field-based environment and establishing relationships with commercial customers, including those in hospitality and foodservice. The technician uses handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues, and obtains pest control licensing or certification required by state or local law. The work week is Monday through Friday, day shift, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; overnight shifts and on-call work during off-hours and weekends may be required as needed. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. Compensation is $48,700–$73,000, including base pay and target incentive under plan terms after completion of the paid training program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 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.
Must obtain pest certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at chest height.
Must be able to wear and use a respirator.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
Must be able to climb ladders and perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Subject to a background check and a drug test including THC after receiving a job offer.
Ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed 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.
Build effective working relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice businesses.
Partner with customers to identify pest elimination needs and recommend best practices and solutions.
Maintain knowledge of Ecolab 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 licensing and/or certification required by state or local law.
Work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed.
Travel to Eagan, Minnesota, for one week of training.
Drive a company vehicle as required.