Ecolab
PestControlTechnicianTrainee
“Pest Control Technician Trainee at Ecolab. Skills: pest elimination solutions, customer service, problem-solving. Participate in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques. Establish effective working relationships with a variety of commercial customers, including those in the hospitality and foodservice industries”
What You'll Achieve.
safeguarding public health, food safety and property from the damaging effects of pests; protect facilities, employees, and brands; protecting public health and commercial businesses; enhance service and sales; help protect customer brands and public health through science-based solutions; achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments; advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability
Industry & Context.
solve the industry’s most complex pest challenges; identify and solve pest elimination needs
Training in Eagan, MN for 1 week during training period, Work independently in a flexible, field-based environment, Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high, Wearing and using a respirator, Working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures, Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods, Driving a company vehicle as required, Potential Customer Requirements: Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing, Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of work or military experience, 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, Position requires obtaining pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law, Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer, Position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer, Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role, Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high, Wearing and using a respirator, Working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures, Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods, Driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)
Nice to Have
Previous customer service experience, Experience selling value-added products to existing customers, Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Participate in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection
and prevention techniques
Establish effective working relationships with a variety of commercial customers
including those in the 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
and high-quality service under close supervision
Obtain required pest control licensing and/or certification as mandated by state/local law
Applying for this Pest Control Technician Trainee role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Ecolab?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.