Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Inc. • Prairie Township, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team as a Pest Control Technician Trainee in Columbus, OH. This role involves safeguarding public health, food safety, and property from pests by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions to commercial customers, particularly in hospitality and foodservice. Through an industry-leading 5-week paid training program, you will acquire the necessary skills and certifications for a long-term career in service, sales, or management. This position offers an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to public health and customer brand protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work or military experience
• Position requires a 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
• Ability to pass a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Ability to pass a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer (due to federal contract requirements)

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 including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• 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
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees