Pest Control Technician Trainee - Field-Based Training & Growth

Ecolab; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Childcare resources discounts

Job summary

Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee. You will join a structured training path to learn detection, elimination, and prevention techniques while supporting commercial customers in Cleveland and NE Ohio.

The role offers a path to licensing, hands-on field work, and opportunities in service, sales, or management. Training pay starts at $20.09 per hour, with full-time hours and potential growth within a national leader in public health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work or military experience.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law.
• Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer.
• Due to federal contract requirements, this position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques.
• Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice industries.
• Partner with customers on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs.
• Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s product and service offerings to enhance service and sales.
• Use handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues.
• Deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service under close supervision.
• Obtain required pest control licensing and/or certification as mandated by state/local law.

Skills

Two years work or military experience

Driver's license

Overnight shift availability

18+ years old

Background check & drug test required

Pest certification/licensing

Customer service experience (preferred

Route experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee. You will join a structured training path to learn detection, elimination, and prevention techniques while supporting commercial customers in Cleveland and NE Ohio.

The role offers a path to licensing, hands-on field work, and opportunities in service, sales, or management. Training pay starts at $20.09 per hour, with full-time hours and potential growth within a national leader in public health