Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Ecolab's Pest Elimination team safeguards public health, food safety, and property from the damaging effects of pests. This role focuses exclusively on commercial pest solutions, delivering science-based expertise and innovation to solve complex pest challenges. By partnering with customers, you will help protect facilities, employees, and brands. Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Watertown, SD. Through an industry-leading training program, you will gain the skills and certifications needed for a career in service, sales, or management.
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
- 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
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
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Matching 401K
- Company-paid pension
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid parental leave
- Select discounted childcare resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
