Pest Control Technician

About the Role

Join Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Our team proudly serves communities and customers by safeguarding public health, food safety, and property from the damaging effects of pests. Focused exclusively on commercial pest solutions, we deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve the industry’s most complex pest challenges. By partnering with customers in these markets, you can help protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it’s more important than ever.

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
• 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 due to the nature and hours of the work
• Must obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
• Must pass a background check and drug test including THC (required for federal contract compliance)
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

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)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, and paid parental leave
• Select discounted childcare resources
• Opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• Support of an organization that believes in including and engaging diverse people, perspectives, and ideas

Pay

$20.09 hourly with opportunities for overtime. The total compensation range for this position is $48,700-$73,000, which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance after completion of the comprehensive paid training program.

Schedule

• Day shift: 6am-3pm
• Rotating weekend duty
• 1-week training in Eagan, MN (proper documentation for air travel required, such as a Real ID)

Location

Wilkes Barre, PA with territory coverage in Hazleton, Wilkes Barre, Dickson City, Tamaqua, and Stroudsburg, PA.