Pest Control Technician

As a Pest Control Technician , you will be responsible for working with a variety of customers in the hospitality industry and other commercial businesses. By providing quality services and identifying solutions to pest problems you’ll help our customers to protect their brand and support their success. Our 5-week comprehensive PAID TRAINING program is designed to provide the tools and resources for you to be one of the best in your field – no prior experience required! Once in an established route, this role offers flexible scheduling and ownership of the customer accounts you service.

What You Will Do :

Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs

Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s product / service offerings and industry conditions, to enhance service and sales of pest prevention / elimination solutions

Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation and pest issues

Position Details :

This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas :

Baton Rouge, LA

Work week and shift :  2 positions available : 1. Combination route - some of the route is day & some is overnight / graveyard shift (9 / 10pm to 5 / 6am). 2. Su-Th - overnight / graveyard shift (9 / 10pm to 5 / 6am)

During your training program, you will be required to travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota for 1 of the 5 weeks. Travel typically takes place during week 3 and the remaining weeks will be in-field training. Ecolab will arrange and pay for your travel and certain travel related expenses. You are responsible to have the proper documentation to fly such as a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification

What’s in it For You :

Starting Day 1 access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources and more!

Paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals

Receive a company service vehicle for business use

Carve out a long term , advanced career path in service, sales, or management

Flexible , independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule

Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology

Grow your income as you drive growth

Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment

To be eligible for the sign on bonus, candidates must not have worked for Ecolab in any capacity in the previous 12 months

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of work or military experience

Position requires a current and valid Driver's License

Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed

Willingness to be on call during off work hours and weekends as necessary

Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification and / or business licensing pursuant to state / local law

Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older

Ecolab conducts a background check and drug screens on all candidates who receive a job offer

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands :

Position requires wearing and using a respirator

Position requires lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and / or dusty locations, use of ladders, freezing and hot conditions

Essential duties of the position include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing

Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous customer service experience

Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers

Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred

About Pest Elimination :

Our Pest Elimination team proudly serves our communities and customers by safeguarding public health, food safety and property from the damaging effects of pests. Focused exclusively on commercial pest solutions, we deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve the industry’s most complex pest challenges. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you can be part of a team that helps protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it’s more important than ever.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range :

$19.89 per hour Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans   (Full-Time Associates) , discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,   on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations .   Click here  for additional benefits information.  If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at   jobs.ecolab.com / working-here .

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to :

• Undergo additional background screens and / or drug / alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance ) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.