Pest Control Technician

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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 Joliet, Illinois. 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.

• 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

• Location: Joliet, Illinois
• Territory: Bolingbrook, IL
• Work Week & Shift: Night Route 9:00 PM-5:00 AM

• You 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

• 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

• 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)

• Previous customer service experience
• Experience selling value‑added products to existing customers
• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience

• Starting on Day 1:
  Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company‑paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental…