Pest Control Technician

We are looking for motivated, driven individuals to join our team!  

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for working with a variety of customers in the residential space as well as the commercial space. By providing quality services and identifying solutions to pest problems you’ll help our customers to protect their homes, properties and businesses by maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Our comprehensive PAID TRAINING program is designed to provide the tools and resources for you to be one of the best in your field – no prior experience required! Once in an established route, this role offers flexible scheduling and ownership of the customer accounts you service. 

The work supports the Ecolab Mission to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.   

In addition to joining a Fortune 500 organization, you will be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package Day 1! This includes access to a suite of offerings including but not limited to: health insurance, 401k with company match, pension, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, education assistance, and more.

What’s in it For You:  

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a growing company that is passionate about protecting the world’s vital resources   

• Abundant advancement opportunities within the Pest Division and across broader Ecolab   

• Work collaboratively in an active environment with a team of fumigation experts    

• Receive a company service vehicle for business use  

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology  

What You Will Do:  

• You will be responsible for working with a variety of residential customers and a mix of commercial customers 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 

• Read, understand, follow labels, and MSDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided    

• Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly    

• Follow proper safety protocols including OSHA mandated and customer specified guidelines  

Position Details:  

This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas:    

• Blacksburg, VA

• Day Shift: Monday-Friday

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Two years of work or military experience  

• Position requires a current and valid Driver's License 

• Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older 

• Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary  

• Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed 

• Position requires understanding and interpreting English labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals  

• Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law 

• Ecolab conducts a background check and drug screens on all candidates who receive a job offer 

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role  

Physical Demands:  

• Position requires wearing and using a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 

• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high 

• Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing and hot conditions, use of ladders, and potentially scissor lifts, or arial boom lifts 

• Essential duties of the position include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, climbing, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing 

• Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle) 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Previous customer service experience  

• Previous pest elimination industry or route experience 

• Experience with reading product labels,