Pest Control Technician

Ecolab•Denver, CO

18d•$51,200 - $76,700

About The Position

Ecolab is hiring a Pest Control Technician Trainee in Denver, Colorado, to deliver science-based pest elimination solutions for commercial customers and help protect public health, food safety, property, and customer brands. The role includes a five-week paid training program covering pest detection, elimination, and prevention, with the opportunity to develop skills and certifications for a long-term career in service, sales, or management. The technician builds relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice businesses; works with customers to identify and address pest elimination needs; maintains knowledge of Ecolab products and services; and uses handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues. Service is delivered under close supervision, and the employee must obtain pest-control licensing or certification required by state or local law. This is a field-based role with a Monday–Friday bread route shift from 4 a.m. to noon. The position requires overnight-shift availability and availability for on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota; the employee is responsible for having acceptable identification for air travel. Physical duties include lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds at chest height; wearing and using a respirator; working in varied conditions, including confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures; climbing ladders; and performing tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and extended standing. Driving a company vehicle is required as needed, with ongoing motor vehicle record checks.

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 of age.
Obtain pest certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law.
Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at chest height; wear and use a respirator; work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures; climb ladders; and perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and extended standing.
Drive a company vehicle as required and meet ongoing motor vehicle record checks.
Candidates receiving a job offer are subject to a background check and a drug test that includes THC.
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.

Responsibilities

Participate in a five-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques.
Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including those in hospitality and foodservice.
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, high-quality service under close supervision.
Obtain pest-control licensing and/or certification required by state or local law.
Drive a company vehicle as required.