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:

Columbus, Ohio

Work week and shift:

Combination Shift; Monday - Friday

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.

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

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 on all candidates who receive a job offer

Due to federal contract requirements, this Pest Elimination position requires a drug test including THC for 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

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