Pest Control Technician

Job Summary

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

What You'll Do

• 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: Gurnee, IL
• Territory: Gurnee, Waukegan, Chicago
• Work Week & Shift: Monday-Friday, Day shift (7am-5pm)
• Training Pay: $20.89 per hour
• 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.

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:
• Availability to Be 18 Years of Age or Older:
• Ability to Obtain Required Pest Control Licensing and/or Certification as Mandated by State/Local Law:

Physical Requirements

• 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).

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).

Benefits

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