Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Inc.•Spencer, OH

11d•$48,700 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join its Pest Elimination team in Spencer, Iowa. The role protects public health, food safety, property, and commercial businesses by providing science-based pest elimination solutions. The successful candidate will complete a five-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques and develop skills and certifications for a potential long-term career in service, sales, or management. The technician builds working relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice businesses, and partners with them to identify and address pest elimination needs. The role involves maintaining knowledge of Ecolab’s products and services, documenting structural, sanitation, and pest issues using handheld computerized equipment, and delivering timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision. Required pest control licensing or certification must be obtained as mandated by state or local law. The position is based in the field and offers independent work in a flexible environment. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the candidate must also be available for overnight shifts and on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. The role requires driving a company vehicle as needed and meeting the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, using a respirator, working in varied conditions, and climbing ladders. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus. After completion of the comprehensive paid training program, the stated total compensation range is $48,700–$73,000, including base pay and target incentive based on performance and plan terms. Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 401(k), a company-paid pension, a stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, and select discounted childcare resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work or military experience.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Obtain pest certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law.
Ability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at chest height.
Ability to wear and use a respirator.
Ability to work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to climb ladders and perform physical tasks including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Subject to background checks and a drug test that includes THC after receiving a job offer.
Must have appropriate documentation to fly for the training trip, such as a Real ID or another acceptable form of identification.

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.
Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including those in hospitality and foodservice.
Partner with customers to identify and address pest elimination needs and provide best-practice guidance.
Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s products and services 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 as required by state or local law.
Drive a company vehicle as required.
Be available for overnight shifts and on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed.