Pest Control Technician

ECOLAB; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 48,700 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package on Day 1

Job summary

Ecolab's Pest Elimination team is seeking a Pest Control Technician in Shreveport, LA to protect public health and provide pest-free environments for commercial customers. This role involves delivering pest elimination services across hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors.

You will build customer relationships, maintain accurate service records, and stay current on product offerings while working with a supportive team. Overnight shifts and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work or military experience.
• Valid Driver's License with no restrictions.
• Availability to work overnight shifts as needed.
• Availability to be on call during off-work hours and weekends as necessary.
• Pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Background check will be conducted for final candidates.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pest elimination services to a variety of commercial customers.
• Establish effective relationships with customers and identify pest needs.
• Identify customer needs and recommend pest prevention solutions.
• Maintain service records for accounts using handheld equipment.
• Stay informed on product offerings and industry conditions to enhance service.

Skills

Two years of work or military exp

Valid Driver's License

Overnight availability

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

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 is more important than ever.

Pest Control Technician to join our team in Shreveport, LA. As a Pest Control Technician, you'll be on the front lines of protecting public health and ensuring safe, pest‑free environments for our customers. Whether it's a bustling restaurant, a critical care hospital, or a local school, your work will directly impact the well‑being of communities. You'll bring proactive solutions, a growth mindset, and a commitment to service excellence—owning your future while helping others thrive.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Deliver pest elimination services to a variety of commercial customers, including hospitality businesses, retail stores, food and beverage processing plants, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools
• Establish effective working relationships with customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs
• Identify customer needs and recommend additional solutions to enhance pest prevention and elimination
• Maintain accurate documentation and service records for customer accounts using handheld computerized equipment
• Maintain expertise in Ecolab's product and service offerings and stay informed on industry conditions to enhance service and sales
• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity, building trust with every customer interaction

Position Details

• Location: Shreveport, LA area
• Work Week & Shift: Combo route - some of the work is days & some is overnight/graveyard shift (9/10pm to 5/6am)

What’s Unique About This Role

• You'll work independently in the field while being supported by a collaborative team and leadership
• Every day brings new environments and challenges, keeping your work dynamic and engaging
• Once in an established route, this role offers flexible scheduling and ownership of the customer accounts you service

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work or military experience
• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License with no restrictions
• Availability to work overnight shifts as needed
• Availability to be on call during off‑work hours and weekends as necessary
• Position requires obtaining 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 including confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, use of ladders, freezing and hot conditions
• Position requires lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing
• Position requires driving 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
• Experience selling value‑added products to existing customers
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience

What's in it for you

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company‑paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $48,700-$73,000 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms after completion of the comprehensive paid training program. 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 strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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.

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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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).

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.