Pest Control Technician

Overview

Join Ecolab's Pest Elimination team to protect public health, food safety and property from pests. We deliver science-based expertise and innovation for commercial pest challenges, partnering with customers to safeguard facilities, employees, and brands.

Pest Control Technician Trainee position located in Mesa, AZ
. Through our industry-leading training program, you will gain the skills and certifications needed to build a long-term career in service, sales, or management. This role offers growth opportunities while helping others thrive.

• Participate in a 5-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of commercial customers in the hospitality and food service industries
• Partner with customers on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs
• Maintain expertise in Ecolab s product and service offerings to enhance service and sales
• Use handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues
• Deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service under close supervision
• Obtain required pest control licensing and/or certification as mandated by state/local law

• Location: Mesa, AZ
• Territory: Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee
• Work Week & Shift: Combination Shift (50% days, 50% nights)
• Travel Requirement: Training in Eagan, MN for 1 week during training period; you must have proper documentation to fly (e.g., Real )

• Work independently in a flexible, field-based environment
• Help protect customer brands and public health through science-based solutions

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work or military experience
• Current and valid driver s license with no restrictions
• Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Obtain pest certification and/or business licensing per state/local law
• Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Drug test including THC required for all candidates who receive a job offer
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
• Wearing and using a respirator
• Working in varied conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures
• Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
• Driving a company vehicle as required (motor vehicle record checks will be performed)

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

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

• Starting on Day 1:
  Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more
• The opportunity to tackle meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• Opportunity to shape your career with a growth-focused company
• Supportive culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas

At Ecolab, we prioritize a talent-first philosophy with a diverse team serving nearly three million customer sites. With 48,000 associates across more than 170 countries, we deliver science-based solutions, data-driven insights, and world-class service to advance food safety, clean environments, water and energy efficiency, and sustainability for customers in multiple markets.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $48,700-$73,000 total compensation (base pay plus target incentive) after completion of the paid training program. Factors include experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. See our benefits information on the careers site.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice: Some customer-facing roles may require additional background screens or drug/alcohol testing for credentialing and full vaccination for COVID-19 (with possible accommodations).

ADA Accommodation: Ecolab provides reasonable accommodation during the application process upon request to comply with applicable laws.

EEO & Inclusion: Ecolab is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity, with practices aligned to nondiscrimination laws and applicable local ordinances.