Job Description

We are looking for motivated, customer focused individuals to join our team.  

Start your career as a Pest Control Technician in our 5-week comprehensive PAID TRAINING program 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.  

In addition to joining a Fortune 500 organization, you will be eligible for health benefits Day 1 and access to a suite of additional benefits including paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, education benefits and more!  

What’s in it For You: 

Starting Day 1 access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement 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 

What You Will Do: 

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 to protect their brand and support their success.   

Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and 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. 

This position is classified as heavy work 

Position Details: 

This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas:Long Island, NY

Work week and shift: (Sunday- Thursday), Night shift (9pm/10pm-5am/6am)

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 will be required to travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for 1 of the 5 weeks. Travel to Saint Paul will be on Week 3. 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 the 5-week in-field and classroom training program to maintain employment

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School diploma or equivalent 
Two years work or military experience 
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and drive and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition. 
Must be able to work an overnight shift 
Must be 18 years of age or older 
Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary 
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role 

Physical Demands:  

Must have the ability Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 50 pounds chest high. 
Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditions. Must also be comfortable climbing ladders.  
Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talk and hear. 
Must be capable of wearing a respirator 
Possess or able to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to country or state/local law 

Must be able to pass a drug screen  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Previous customer service experience  
Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers  

Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred