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:  Memphis, Tennessee

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

  

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  

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $31,500-$47,300 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. 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. 

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

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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