Pest Control Technician

Job summary

The Pest Control Technician will provide timely pest detection, elimination, and prevention solutions to a route of commercial customers. They are responsible for building customer relationships, maintaining service documentation using handheld equipment, and ensuring brand protection for clients.

Job details

See why Food Processing Magazine honored Ecolab Pest Elimination as The Top Pest Management Company! Ecolab is seeking Pest Control Technicians to join its industry leading Pest Elimination team. In this position, you will provide timely and cost-effective pest detection, elimination and prevention solutions to an established route of commercial customers. You’ll provide brand protection to your around-the-clock customers including commercial businesses such as restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, retail stores, and food and beverage processing plants. What’s in it For You: Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals Receive a company service vehicle for business use Carve out a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology Grow your income as you drive growth Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! What You Will Do: Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest problems. Keep abreast of Ecolab’s product/service offerings and industry conditions, to enhance service and sales of pest prevention/elimination solutions. Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation and pest issues. Maintain flexibility to adjust your day to assist customers in a round-the-clock in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Position Details: Candidate must reside in: Greater Vancouver Area Route territory will include: Greater Vancouver Area, Whistler, Squamish and surrounding areas Weekend Coverage: 1 every 10 weekends based on business needs Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Two years work experience preferred. New graduates welcome to apply! Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and drive and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition Must be able to work an overnight shift Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary Immigration sponsorship not available for this role Physical Demands: Must have the ability to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 50 pounds (25 kilograms) chest high. Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditions. Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talk and hear. Must be capable of wearing a respirator Possess or able to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to country or provincial law Preferred Qualifications: Previous customer service experience Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred Compensation Package: Competitive hourly rate with possibility for overtime Fantastic company matched pension plan Company service vehicle with coverage on gas, maintenance and insurance Benefits with medical, dental, disability coverage from day 1 Cell phone Full training program with one-on-one coaching Shares purchase plan Education funding Employee Assistant Program Opportunity for growth and advancement This is to replace a vacant position. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $21.80 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here https://jobs.ecolab.com/working-here/ to see our benefits. #li-ca During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

What you’ll do

The Pest Control Technician will provide timely pest detection, elimination, and prevention solutions to a route of commercial customers. They are responsible for building customer relationships, maintaining service documentation using handheld equipment, and ensuring brand protection for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with a clean record. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in various environmental conditions, and be available for overnight shifts and on-call rotations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Company paid pension • Stock purchase plan • Tuition reimbursement • Paid training • Company vehicle • Disability coverage • Cell phone • Employee assistant program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pest control
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Sales
• Time management
• Multi-tasking
• Technical documentation
• Safety compliance
• Driving
• Equipment maintenance
• Lifting Ability
• Service Offerings
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Nursing Homes
• Customer Service
• Multitasking
• Pest Control
• Sanitation
• Coaching
• Safety Training
• Resume Screening
• Scheduling
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)

Job areas

• Trades
• Customer Service & Support
• Food & Beverage
• Security & Safety
• Logistics
• Pest Control Technician
• Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers
• Pest Control Workers