Pest Control Technician

ECOLAB; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pest Control Technician, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding public health and property from pests. With a comprehensive paid training program, you will gain the skills needed to excel in the field. This position offers flexible scheduling, a company service vehicle, and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a robust benefits package from day one, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Training

Flexible Schedule

Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of work or military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective relationships with customers to solve pest issues.
• Maintain expertise in product offerings and industry conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Handheld Computerized Equipment

Job description

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for working with a variety of customers in the hospitality industry and other commercial businesses. By providing quality services and identifying solutions to pest problems you'll help our customers to protect their brand and support their success. Our 5-week comprehensive PAID TRAINING program is designed 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.

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 elimination needs
• Maintain expertise in 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

Position Details:

• This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas:
• San Diego, CA & Escondido, CA
• Two shifts are open:
• Night Shift (Sun to Thurs, 9PM to 5AM)

During your training program, you will be required to travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota for 1 of the 5 weeks. Travel typically takes place during week 3 and the remaining weeks will be in-field training. Ecolab will arrange and pay for your travel and certain travel related expenses.

You are responsible to have the proper documentation to fly such as a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification.

What's in it For You:

• Starting Day 1 access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources and more!
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work or military experience
• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License
• Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed
• Willingness to be on call during off work hours and weekends as necessary
• Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
• Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older
• Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Due to federal contract requirements, this Pest Elimination position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands:

• Position requires wearing and using a respirator
• 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, use of ladders, freezing and hot conditions
• Essential duties of the position include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, 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
• Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred

About Pest Elimination:

Our Pest Elimination team proudly serves our 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 our customers in these markets, you can be part of a team that helps protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it's more important than ever.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$25.78 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. 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 atjobs.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.