Pest Control Technician Trainee - Field-Based Training

Ecolab; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Discounted childcare resources

Job summary

Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee in Watertown, SD. You’ll begin with a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques, and you’ll establish relationships with commercial customers across hospitality and foodservice sectors.

You’ll gain skills and certifications to build a long-term career in service, sales, or management while contributing to public health and safe environments for customers and communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of work or military experience.
• Current and valid Driver’s License with no restrictions.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must obtain pest certification and/or licensing as required by state/local law.
• Background check will be conducted for applicants offered the job.
• Drug test including THC is required for candidates offered the job.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques during a 5‑week paid training program.
• Establish relationships with commercial customers including hospitality and foodservice sectors.
• Identify pest elimination needs and recommend best practices to customers.
• Maintain knowledge of Ecolab’s products and services to improve service and sales.
• Document issues using handheld equipment and report findings.
• Deliver high-quality service under supervision and support licensing requirements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee in Watertown, SD. You’ll begin with a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques, and you’ll establish relationships with commercial customers across hospitality and foodservice sectors.

You’ll gain skills and certifications to build a long-term career in service, sales, or management while contributing to public health and safe environments for customers and communities.