Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician Trainee – Nashville, TN

Join Ecolab’s Pest Elimination team as a Pest Control Technician Trainee. In this role you will receive a 5‑week paid training program and work in a field‑based environment protecting public health and commercial customers across hospitality, food service and other markets.

Work in Nashville area (including Dickson & Murfreesboro). Receive training and certifications and build a career in service, sales or management.

• 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.
• 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.

Nashville, TN area (including Dickson & Murfreesboro).

• Day route:
  Monday‑Friday.
• Overnight/graveyard route:
  Sunday‑Thursday, 9/10 pm to 5/6 am.

Training in Eagan, MN for 1 week during the training period. Must have current Real  other acceptable form of identification for flying.

• 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 as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Position requires obtaining pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law.
• Background check and drug test including THC (federal contract requirement).
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

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

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high.
• Wearing and using a respirator.
• Working in a variety of 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 (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed).

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k), pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short‑term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full‑Time Associates), discount on childcare and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, education assistance, on‑site childcare and fitness facilities at select locations.

$20.69 /hr. 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.

Ecolab is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, protected class status, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Ecolab complies with applicable laws and affirmative action requirements. Close cooperation with drug‑free workplace and background screening remains a requirement of the role.

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.