Pest Control Technician

Want to build a brighter bolder future and cultivate your career Join Ecolabs team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

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 industrys 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 its more important than ever.

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Tacoma WA . As a Pest Control Technician Trainee youll be at the forefront of protecting public health and commercial businesses by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions. Through our industry-leading training program youll gain the skills and certifications needed to build a long-term career in service sales or management. This is your opportunity to grow your career while helping others thrive.

How Youll Make an Impact :

Participate in a 7-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 Ecolabs 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

Position Details : Location : Tacoma WA

Work Week & Shift : Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm Full Time; Occasional evenings & weekends as needed

Travel Requirement : 1 week in Eagan MN for training. You are responsible to have the proper documentation to fly such as a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification

Whats Unique About This Role :

Work independently in a flexible field-based environment

Help protect customer brands and public health through science-based solutions

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of work or military experience

Position requires a current and valid Drivers License with no restrictions. Must acquire a Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement

Position requires a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one

Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed

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

Position requires obtaining pest certification and / or business licensing pursuant to state / local law

Position requires the ability to understand product labels compute and mix accurate concentrations of chemicals and follow all label requirements

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

Physical Demands :

Position requires lifting pushing pulling and carrying up to 70 pounds chest high

Position requires wearing and using a respirator

Position requires working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces damp / dusty areas and extreme temperatures

Position requires climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping kneeling crouching reaching and standing for extended periods

Position requires driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous customer service experience

Experience selling value-added products to existing customers

Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred

Whats in it for you :

Starting on Day 1 : 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 worlds 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

About Ecolab :

At Ecolab we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation our 48000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety maintain clean and safe environments and optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food healthcare life sciences hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginners mindset continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range :

The pay range for this position is 52100.00 - 78100.00 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 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 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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Route Driving,Time Management,Pest Control,Customer Service,Hand Tools,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Upselling,Service Technician Experience,Driving,Painting,Power Tools

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1