Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join its Pest Elimination team in Garden City, Kansas. The role delivers science-based pest detection, elimination, and prevention services for commercial customers, helping safeguard public health, food safety, property, and customer brands. The position serves a territory including Garden City, Liberal, and Dodge City. The successful candidate completes a five-week paid training program and obtains pest control licensing and/or certification required by state or local law. The role involves building customer relationships, identifying and addressing pest elimination needs, documenting site conditions with handheld computerized equipment, and providing timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a listed shift of 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. Availability for overnight shifts and on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed is also required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 old.
- Obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state or local law.
- Complete a background check and a drug test, including THC, if offered the position.
- Must have documentation acceptable for flying for the one-week training in Eagan, Minnesota.
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 solve pest elimination needs and advise on best practices.
- 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 as required by state or local law.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Company-paid pension.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Select discounted childcare resources.
- Five-week paid training program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
