Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? 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 aPest Control Technician Traineeto join our team in Grand Rapids, MI.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. This is your opportunity to grow your career while helping others thrive.
How You'll Make an Impact:
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 foodservice 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
Position Details:
Location:Grand Rapids, MI
Work Week & Shift:Combination (20% Night / 80% Day)
Travel Requirement: 1 week travel to Minnesota for training
What's Unique About This Role:
Work independently in a flexible, field-based environment
Help protect customer brands and public health through science-based solutions
Minimum Qualifications:
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 and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed
Due to the nature and hours of the work, must be 18 years of age 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, this position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
Physical Demands:
Position requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
Position requires wearing and using a respirator
Position requires working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures
Position requires climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
Position requires driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous customer service experience
Experience selling value-added products to existing customers
Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred
What's in it for you:
Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our 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,... For full info follow application link.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
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 the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
