Pest Control Technician

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 a Pest Control Technician Trainee to join our team in Gainesville, FL. 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: Gainesville, FL

• Work Week & Shift: Sunday-Thursday; Overnight shift (9pm-5am); Full time

• Travel Requirement: Eagan, MN for 1 week of training. You are responsible to have the proper documentation to fly such as a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification. 

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 rec