Pest Control Technician

As aPest Control Technician, you will be responsible for working with a variety of customers in the residential space. By providing quality services and identifying solutions to pest problems you'll help our customers to protect their homes and properties by maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Our comprehensivePAID TRAININGprogram isdesigned 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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

Position Details:

• This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas:

• Winchester, VA

• Work week and shift:

• Day Shift (Monday - Friday, 7am-4pm)

During your training, you will be shadowing a licensed technician for 30 days.

What's in it For You:

• StartingDay 1access to our comprehensivebenefitspackage including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources and more!

• Paid trainingprogram allowing you to learn from successful professionals

• Receive acompany service vehiclefor business use

• Carve out a long term, advancedcareer pathin service, sales, or management

• Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule

• Access tobest-in-classresources, tools, and technology

• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Two years of work or military experience

• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License

• Willingness to be on call on 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

• Due to federal contract requirements, this Pest Elimination position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer

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 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous customer service experience

• Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers

• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred