Pest Control Technician

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

Start your career as a Pest Control Technician in our 7-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: 

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a growing company that is passionate about protecting the world’s vital resources: 

Abundant advancement opportunities within the company 

This position offers paid training and assistance to obtain all necessary licenses 

Work collaboratively in a physically active environment with a team of experts 

What You Will Do: 

In this role you will be trained appropriately to perform the following duties: 

Assist with the complete fumigation process, including but not limited to sealing, tarping, introduction of fumigant, conducting fume readings, and aerating/de- gassing facilities 

Use hand-held gas monitoring equipment to conduct readings 

Read, understand, follow labels, and SDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided 

Effectively communicate with customers as needed 

Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly 

Follow proper safety protocols including OSHA mandated and customer specified guidelines and other duties assigned by the district Manager or Field Operations Manager 

Position Details:  

Route territory will include: LaPlace, Louisiana

Work week and shift: Combination Shift; Flexible 5-Day Work Week 

Compensation package offered: $46000-$56000 / year  

Job Description:    

Support quality fumigation services including but not limited to, import and export commodities, shipping containers, vessels, and structures 

Travel to various customer locations 

Read, understand, and follow labels and MSDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided 

Effectively communicate with customers as needed 

Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly 

Follow proper safety protocols including OSHA mandated and customer-specified guidelines 

Other duties as assigned by the District Manager, Field Operations Manager and/or Master Fumigator 

Physical Demands:    

Must be capable of wearing a respirator 

Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 70 pounds chest high  

Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing and/or hot conditions 

Essential duties of this position include lifting, 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) 

Minimum Qualifications:    

High School diploma or equivalent 

Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older 

Position requires a current and valid driver's license. Must acquire a Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement 

Position requires a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one 

Position requires the ability to understand product labels, compute and mix accurate concentrations of chemicals, and follow all label requirements 

Must be able to work overnight shifts as required 

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

Position requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally, and in writing 

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. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

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