Pest Control Technician

Start your career as a Pest Control Technicianin our groundbreaking dualfunctionpest control and fumigation position, supporting all aspects for pest elimination.In our7-week comprehensivePAID TRAININGprogram designed to provide the tools and resources for you to be one of the best in your fieldin both pest elimination and commercial fumigation.We also provideassistance to obtain all necessary licenses– no prior experience required!

Whether supporting commercial businesses insafeguardingtheircustomerand providing solution foreverydaypest management or whether you aresupporting theimport or exportofproduce, pallets, orlogswe have licensed experts across the U.S. The worksupports theEcolab Mission to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.  

In addition to joining a Fortune 500 organization, you will be eligible forourcomprehensivebenefitspackageDay 1!This includesaccess to a suite ofofferingsincludingbut not limitedto:healthinsurance, 401k withcompany match, pension,paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, educationassistance,and more.

What’sin it For You: 

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a growing company that is passionate about protecting the world’s vital resources  

• Abundantadvancementopportunities within the Pest Division and across broader Ecolab  

• Work collaboratively in anactiveenvironment with a team of fumigation experts   

• Receive a company service vehicle for business use 

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology 

What You Will Do:

• Youwillbe responsible forworking with a variety of customers in the hospitality and other commercial businessestoidentifyand solve pest problems 

• Keep abreast of 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, andgas monitoring equipment to conduct readingsduring fumigations

• Assistwith the complete fumigation process, including but not limited to sealing, tarping, introduction of fumigant, conducting fume readings, and aerating/de-gassingfacilities   

• Read, understand, follow labels, and MSDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided

• Inspect,maintain, andutilizePersonal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly

• Follow proper safetyprotocolsincludingOSHA mandatedand customerspecified guidelines

• Use equipment involved infumigationmanagement services, including electronic devices for recording and reporting data

Position Details:

As an Industry leader, it is no surprise Ecolab offers a world class training program designed to provide the tools and resources for you to be one of the best in your field. During your training program, you willbe requiredto travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 1 of the7weeks. The remaining weeks will be in-field training. Ecolab will arrange and pay for your travel and certain travel-related expenses. 

This position requires successful completion of the7-week in-field and classroom training program tomaintainemployment.  2 of the weeks will be focusing on fumigation and the other 5 on pest elimination. 

This is a field-based position and may require travel to the following cities and surrounding areas:

Wilmington, DE

Monday - Friday Combination Shift 50% of route is day work & 50% of route is overnight/graveyard work (9/10pm to 5/6am)

Training Pay: $20.89 per hour

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diplomaor equivalent

• Two yearsof work or military experience 

• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License

• Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older

• Willingness to beon-callduring off work hours and weekends as necessary 

• Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed

• Anticipate 50% or more overnight travel for business during peak season  

• Positionrequiresunderstandingand interpretingEnglishlabels andSafety Data Sheets (SDS)for hazardous chemicals 

• Position requires the ability to obtain aTWIC card to access secure facilities

• Position requires the ability to obtaina CDL with Hazmat endorsement 

• Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification, fumigation licensing,and/or business licensingpursuant tostate/local law

• 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 respiratororSelf-ContainedBreathing Apparatus

• Position requireslifting/pushing/pulling/carryingup to70 pounds chest high

• Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing and hot conditions, extreme heightsofup to 150 feet, and use of ladders, scissor lifts, or arial boom lifts

• Essential duties of the position include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching,bending,reaching,climbing,using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing,talkingand hearing

• Drive a company vehicle asrequiredto perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed todetermineeligibility to drive a company vehicle)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previouscustomer service experience 

• Previouspest elimination industry or route experience

• Experience with readingproduct labels, computingand mixingaccurateconcentrations of chemicals, followingall label requirements