Pest Control Technician at Ecolab

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Pest Control, Hospitality, FoodserviceIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 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
  • Ability to obtain required pest control licensing and/or certification as mandated by state/local law
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to pass a drug test including THC
  • Immigration sponsorship not available
  • Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds chest high
  • Ability to wear and use a respirator
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures
  • Ability to climb ladders and perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
  • Ability to drive a company vehicle (subject to ongoing motor vehicle record checks)
  • Proper documentation to fly (e.g., Real ID) for 1 week of training in Eagan, MN

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

pest detectionpest eliminationpest preventioncustomer relationship managementsanitation practiceshandheld computerized equipmentpest control licensing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work schedule and location for this Pest Control Technician Trainee role?

The position is based in Kansas City, MO, with a Monday-Friday bread route shift from 4am to Noon. It requires full-time work, availability for overnight shifts, on-call during off-hours and weekends, and one week of training travel to Eagan, MN.

What are the minimum qualifications for the Pest Control Technician Trainee position?

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of work or military experience, a current valid Driver’s License with no restrictions, must be 18 or older, and able to obtain pest certification as required by state/local law.

Is the training program for this role paid?

Yes, the position includes participation in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques.

What is the work environment like for a Pest Control Technician Trainee at Ecolab?

The role involves working independently in a flexible, field-based environment, establishing relationships with commercial customers in hospitality and foodservice, and delivering science-based pest solutions under close supervision.

What makes a strong candidate for the Pest Control Technician Trainee role?

Strong candidates will have the minimum qualifications including a high school diploma, two years of experience, a valid driver's license, and availability for early/overnight shifts and on-call duties, plus readiness to obtain pest control certification.

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