Pest Control Technician

Ecolab•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Ecolab is hiring a Pest Control Technician Trainee for its Pest Elimination team in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The role delivers science-based pest elimination solutions to commercial customers, helping protect public health, food safety, property, facilities, employees, and customer brands. Technicians work in a flexible, field-based environment and receive a five-week paid training program covering pest detection, elimination, and prevention, with opportunities to build a career in service, sales, or management. The position serves a territory from Toms River to Jersey City and as far west as Phillipsburg. The regular work week is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. Training pay is $24.00 per hour. After completing the paid training program, the stated total compensation range is $53,600–$80,300 annually, including base pay and target incentive based on performance and plan terms. The technician establishes relationships with commercial customers, advises them on pest-elimination best practices, documents structural, sanitation, and pest issues using handheld computerized equipment, and provides timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision. The role requires obtaining pest-control certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law. Work involves overnight shifts, possible on-call coverage during off-hours and weekends, driving a company vehicle, and physically demanding tasks in varied environments.

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-control certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law.
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.
Must complete a background check and a drug test including THC after receiving a job offer.
Must have acceptable documentation to fly for the one-week training in Eagan, Minnesota, such as a Real ID or other acceptable 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.
Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including customers 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 required pest-control certification and/or business licensing as mandated by state or local law.
Drive a company vehicle as required.
Be available for overnight shifts and on-call coverage during off-hours and weekends as needed.