Pest Control Technician

Ecolab • Watertown, SD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab's Pest Elimination team safeguards public health, food safety, and property from the damaging effects of pests, focusing exclusively on commercial pest solutions. They deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve complex pest challenges. By partnering with customers, the team helps protect facilities, employees, and brands. Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join their team in Watertown, SD. This role involves protecting public health and commercial businesses through science-based pest elimination solutions. The role includes an industry-leading training program to gain skills and certifications 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, dental, vision
• Matching 401K
• Company-paid pension
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave
• Select discounted childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED