Pest Control Technician

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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 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.

• 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.

• This is a field‑based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas.
• Location:
  
  Baton Rouge, LA.
• Work week and shift options:
  1. Combination route – some day & some overnight/graveyard shift (9/10 pm to 5/6 am). 2. Su‑Th – overnight/graveyard shift (9/10 pm to 5/6 am).

During your training program, you will be required to travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota for one of the five 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 for having the proper documentation to fly such as a Real  other acceptable form of identification.

• Starting Day 1 access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), 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.
• To be eligible for the sign‑on bonus, candidates must not have worked for Ecolab in any capacity in the previous 12 months.

• 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 and drug screens on all candidates who receive a job offer.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

• 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).

• Previous customer service experience.
• Ability to sell value‑added products to existing customers.
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience…