Pest Control Technician

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.  

Our Pest Elimination team proudly serves our communities and customers by safeguarding public health, food safety and property from the damaging effects of pests. Focused exclusively on commercial pest solutions, we deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve the industry's most complex pest challenges. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you can be part of a team that helps protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it's more important than ever. 

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our team in the Macon, GA area. As a Pest Control Technician, you'll be on the front lines of protecting public health and ensuring safe, pest-free environments for our customers. Whether it's a bustling restaurant, a critical care hospital, or a local school, your work will directly impact the well-being of communities. You'll bring proactive solutions, a growth mindset, and a commitment to service excellence—owning your future while helping others thrive. 

How You'll Make an Impact: 

• Deliver pest elimination services to a variety of commercial customers, including hospitality businesses, retail stores, food and beverage processing plants, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools 

• Establish effective working relationships with customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs 

• Identify customer needs and recommend additional solutions to enhance pest prevention and elimination 

• Maintain accurate documentation and service records for customer accounts using handheld computerized equipment 

• Maintain expertise in Ecolab's product and service offerings and stay informed on industry conditions to enhance service and sales 

• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity, building trust with every customer interaction 

 Position Details: 

• Macon, GA area

• Combination route - some of the work is day shift & some of the work is overnight/graveyard shift (9/10pm to 5/6am)

What's Unique About This Role: 

• You'll work independently in the field while being supported by a collaborative team and leadership 

• Every day brings new environments and challenges, keeping your work dynamic and engaging 

• Once in an established route, this role offers flexible scheduling and ownership of the customer accounts you service 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Two years of work or military experience 

• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License with no restrictions 

• Availability to work overnight shifts as needed 

• Availability to be on call during off-work hours and weekends as necessary 

• Position requires obtaining 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 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 respirator 

• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high 

• Position requires working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, use of ladders, freezing and hot conditions 

• Position requires lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing 

• Position requires driving 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 

• Experience selling value-added products to existing customers 

• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience  

What's in it For You:  

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more  

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments  

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth  

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best 

About Ecolab: 

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $47,400-$71,000 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms after completion of the comprehensive paid training program. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

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