Pest Control Technician

About the role

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Allentown, PA. This role focuses on commercial pest solutions, offering science-based expertise and innovation to solve complex pest challenges.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work or military experience.
• 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.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires obtaining pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Experience selling value-added products to existing customers.
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of pest control techniques and products.

Benefits

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

$20.89 hourly with opportunities for overtime.

Schedule

Work Week & Shift: Days 5am-2pm, weekend rotation

Benefits

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