Pest Control Technician
About the role
Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Nashville, TN. As a Pest Control Technician Trainee, you'll be at the forefront of protecting public health and commercial businesses by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions. Through our industry-leading training program, you'll gain the skills and certifications needed to build a long-term career in service, sales, or management.
How You'll Make An Impact
- 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
Position Details
Location: Nashville, TN
Territory: Nashville, Franklin, Cookeville, Dickson
Work Week & Shift: Sunday - Thursday; Overnights (9pm-5am); Full Time
Training Pay: $20.69/hr
Travel Requirement: Training in Eagan, MN for 1 week during training period (You are responsible to have the proper documentation to fly, such as a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification)
What's 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 Driver's License with no restrictions
- 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
- 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 Requirements Of Position
- 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)
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous customer service experience
- Experience selling value-added products to existing customers
- Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred
Benefits
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!
Pay
The total Compensation range for this position is $46,300-$69,300 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms after completion of the comprehensive paid training program. 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.
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 48,000 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.