Pest Control Technician

About the role

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

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

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds chest high.
• Knowledge of working in various conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed).

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!
• 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.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $19.68/hour. 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 4:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Benefits

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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

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).