Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Inc. • Glenview, OH

18d • $53,600 - $80,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is hiring a Pest Control Technician Trainee to serve commercial customers in the Northbrook and Glenview, Illinois territory. The role helps protect public health, food safety, customer facilities, employees, and brands by providing science-based pest elimination services. The technician builds customer relationships, identifies pest-related needs, recommends best practices, documents site conditions, and delivers timely, cost-effective service under close supervision. The position includes a five-week paid training program and requires obtaining pest-control certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota.

This is a full-time, field-based position with an overnight schedule of Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The technician must also be available for on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available. The stated total compensation range is $53,600–$80,300, including base pay and target incentive after completion of the comprehensive paid training program.

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.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at chest height.
• Able to wear and use a respirator.
• Able to work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
• Able to climb ladders and perform physical tasks including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Must undergo a background check and a drug test, including THC, upon receiving a job offer.
• Must have proper documentation to fly to training, such as a Real ID or other acceptable identification.
• Must undergo ongoing motor vehicle record checks when driving a company vehicle.

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.
• Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice businesses.
• Partner with customers to identify pest-elimination needs and apply best practices to address them.
• Maintain knowledge of Ecolab 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 certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law.
• Travel to Eagan, Minnesota, for one week of training.
• Drive a company vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k).
• Company-paid pension.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Select discounted childcare resources.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Five-week paid training program.

What This Job Offers

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