Field Service Specialist, Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Life Sciences; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab Life Sciences is seeking Pest Control Technicians to join their Pest Elimination team. This role involves providing pest management solutions to commercial clients, with a focus on customer service and safety. A competitive compensation package includes training, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Paid training program

Company service vehicle

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Two years of work or military experience.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to work an overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide pest detection, elimination, and prevention solutions.
• Establish effective working relationships with customers.
• Use computerized equipment to manage service and document issues.

Skills

Customer service

Sales expertise

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

See why Food Processing Magazine honored Ecolab Pest Elimination as The Top Pest Management Company! Ecolab is seeking Pest Control Technicians to join its industry-leading Pest Elimination team. In this position, you will provide timely and cost-effective pest detection, elimination, and prevention solutions to an established route of commercial customers. You’ll provide brand protection to your around-the-clock customers including commercial businesses such as restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, retail stores, and food and beverage processing plants. Make your service and sales expertise work for you with Ecolab Pest Elimination.

What’s In It For You

• Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals
• Receive a company service vehicle for business use
• Carve out a long-term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management
• Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Grow your income as you drive growth
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, including top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more!

What You Will Do

• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest problems.
• Keep abreast of Ecolab’s product/service offerings and industry conditions, to enhance service and sales of pest prevention/elimination solutions.
• Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation, and pest issues.
• This position is classified as heavy work.

Position Details

• Candidate must reside in: Lower Mainland
• Route territory will include: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Whistler, Kelowna
• Work week and shift: Combination of day and night shifts required, about 2 nights per month overnight travel.

As an industry leader, Ecolab offers a world-class training program designed to provide the tools and resources for you to excel. During your training, you will be required to travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 1 week. Ecolab will arrange and cover your travel and related expenses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work or military experience
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and ability to drive and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in proper condition
• Ability to work an overnight shift
• Must be 18 years or older
• Willingness to be on-call during off-hours and weekends as necessary
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations required
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds (25 kg)
• Comfort working in various conditions, including confined spaces, damp, dusty, freezing, or hot environments
• Ability to perform duties such as lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and wearing a respirator
• Possess or be able to obtain pest certification and/or business licensing as required by law

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience
• Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred

Compensation Package

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime potential
• Company-matched pension plan
• Company service vehicle (gas, maintenance, insurance covered)
• Benefits from day 1: medical, dental, disability
• Cell phone
• Full training with coaching
• Shares purchase plan
• Educational funding
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is dedicated to fair and equal treatment of all applicants and associates, promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels of employment. We aim to recruit, hire, promote, and provide opportunities based solely on individual qualifications and performance, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.