Pest Control Technician

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Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

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 Trainee to join our team in New Brunswick, NJ
. As a Pest Control Technician Trainee, you'll be at the forefront of protecting public health and commercial businesses by delivering science‑based pest elimination solutions. Through our industry‑leading training program, you'll gain the skills and certifications needed to build a long‑term 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, including those 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: New Brunswick, NJ
• Territory: Hoboken, Hackensack, Wayne, Short Hills, New Brunswick, Freehold, Toms River and Atlantic City
• Work Week & Shift: 8 pm to 5 am Sun – Thu
• Training Pay: $24.00 per hour
• Travel Requirement: Training in Eagan, MN for 1 week during training period
• Responsible for providing valid Real  other acceptable form of identification for travel

Starting on Day 1, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, company‑paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, and select discounted childcare resources.

Compensation range: $53,600 – $80,300 per year, including base pay and target incentive based on performance after completion of the training program.

• 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
• Minimum age 18 years or older
• Position requires obtaining pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
• Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Due to federal contract requirements, a drug test including THC is 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 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)

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

At Ecolab, we prioritize a talent‑first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights and world‑class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers worldwide.

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability. We provide reasonable accommodations during the application process and for employees with disabilities as required by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including Fair Chance initiatives.