Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Life Sciences; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab Life Sciences is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join their team in Blacksburg, VA. This entry-level position offers comprehensive paid training and a flexible schedule while providing essential pest control services. Candidates will work with various customers to ensure safe and healthy environments, with a focus on customer service and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Company service vehicle

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to understand English labels and Safety Data Sheets.
• Willingness to be on-call during off work hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve pest problems for residential and commercial customers.
• Use handheld computerized equipment to document service.
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for motivated, driven individuals to join our team!

As aPest Control Technician, you will be responsible for working with a variety of customers in the residential space as well as the commercial space. By providing quality services and identifying solutions to pest problems you’ll help our customers to protect their homes, properties and businesses by maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Our comprehensivePAID TRAININGprogram isdesigned to provide the tools and resources for you to be one of the best in your field – no prior experience required! Once in an established route, this role offers flexible scheduling and ownership of the customer accounts you service.

The work supports the Ecolab Mission to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.

In addition to joining a Fortune 500 organization, you will be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package Day 1! This includes access to a suite of offerings including but not limited to: health insurance, 401k with company match, pension, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, education assistance, and more.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a growing company that is passionate about protecting the world’s vital resources
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the Pest Division and across broader Ecolab
• Work collaboratively in an active environment with a team of fumigation experts
• Receive a company service vehicle for business use
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
  
  

What You Will Do:

• You will be responsible for working with a variety of residential customers and a mix of commercial customers 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
• Read, understand, follow labels, and MSDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided
• Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly
• Follow proper safetyprotocolsincludingOSHA mandatedand customerspecified guidelines
  
  

Position Details:

This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas:

• Blacksburg, VA
• Day Shift: Monday-Friday
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Twoyears ofwork or military experience
• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License
• Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older
• Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary
• Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed
• Position requires understanding and interpreting English labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals
• Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
• Ecolab conducts a background check and drug screens on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Position requires wearing and using a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
• Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing and hot conditions, use of ladders, andpotentiallyscissor lifts, or arial boom lifts
• Essential duties of the position include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, climbing, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing
• Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous customer service experience
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience
• Experience with reading product labels, computing and mixing accurate concentrations of chemicals, following all label requirements
  
  

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $21/hour Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: 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, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential 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.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab 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 Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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