Pest Control Technician

About the role

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program.

Pay

The starting hourly rate is $21.32, with eligibility for overtime. Annual compensation range is not specified.

Schedule

This role works a Combo Shift Monday - Friday, with 50% of the route being day work and 50% being overnight/graveyard work (9/10pm to 5/6am).