Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for Pest Control Technicians to join their leading team. In this role, you will provide essential pest management solutions to a diverse range of commercial clients, ensuring brand protection and customer satisfaction. You'll enjoy a flexible work environment, comprehensive training, and a clear path for career advancement. With a competitive hourly rate and a robust benefits package, this position offers the chance to thrive in a supportive culture that emphasizes safety and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working independently, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Training Program

Company Service Vehicle

Flexible Work Environment

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Program

Shares Purchase Plan

Education Funding

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years work experience preferred, but new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide pest detection, elimination, and prevention solutions.
• Establish effective working relationships with customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Pest Control Knowledge

Problem Solving

Ability to Lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Handheld Computerized Equipment

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.

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 to include top-notch safety training and personal protection 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.
• Maintain flexibility to adjust your day to assist customers in a round-the-clock in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside in: Lower Mainland, BC or within 45 minutes of position territory
• Route territory will include: Lower Mainland, BC and surrounding area
• Weekend Coverage: on call rotation, approximately every 2 months based on business needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years work experience preferred. New graduates welcome to apply!
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and drive and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition
• Must be able to work an overnight shift
• Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 50 pounds (25 kilograms) chest high.
• Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditions.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talk and hear.
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Possess or able to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to country or provincial 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 possibility for overtime
• Fantastic company matched pension plan
• Company service vehicle with coverage on gas, maintenance and insurance
• Benefits with medical, dental, disability coverage from day 1
• Cell phone
• Full training program with one-on-one coaching
• Shares purchase plan
• Education funding
• Employee Assistant Program
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$20.60 / Hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will 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, Ecolab 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, or disability.