Pest Control Technician

Ecolab • Rockville, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ecolab’s team to build a brighter future and cultivate your career. The Pest Elimination team safeguards public health, food safety, and property from pests, focusing exclusively on commercial pest solutions. They deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve complex pest challenges. As a Pest Control Technician Trainee in Rockville, MD, you will protect public health and commercial businesses by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions. Through an industry-leading 5-week paid training program, you will gain the skills and certifications needed for a long-term career in service, sales, or management. Ecolab, a global sustainability leader with 48,000 associates, builds on a century of innovation to deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights, and world-class service. They advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in various markets across more than 170 countries. Ecolab is committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset to continuously seek new perspectives and innovative solutions.

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
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
• Wearing and using a respirator
• Working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures
• Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
• Driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)

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

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees