Pest Control Technician

Job Summary

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Augusta, GA. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career while helping others thrive.

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: Greenville, SC
• Work Week & Shift: Night Shift (Sunday-Thursday 9pm-5am)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds chest high.
• Wear and use a respirator.
• Work in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
• Climb ladders and perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Drive 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.

What’s In It For You

• 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.

About Ecolab

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability. We strive to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. 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).

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $48,700-$73,000 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.

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.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

We 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).