Pest Control Technician

We are looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals to join our team!

Start your career as aPest Control Technicianin our 7-week comprehensive PAID TRAINING program 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.

In addition to joining a Fortune 500 organization, you will be eligible for health benefits Day 1 and access to a suite of additional benefits including paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, education benefits 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:

• Abundantadvancementopportunities within the company
• This position offerspaid trainingand assistance to obtain all necessary licenses
• Work collaboratively in aphysically activeenvironment with a team of experts

What You Will Do:

• In this role you will be trained appropriately to perform the following duties:
• Assist with the complete fumigation process, including but not limited to sealing, tarping, introduction of fumigant, conducting fume readings, and aerating/de- gassingfacilities
• Use hand-held gas monitoring equipment to conduct readings
• Read, understand, follow labels, and SDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided
• Effectively communicate with customers as needed
• Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly
• Follow proper safety protocols including OSHA mandated and customer specified guidelines and other duties assigned by the district Manager or Field Operations Manager

Position Details:

Locations: Vancouver, WA; Longview, WA

Work week and shift: Days (8am-5pm); Monday-Friday; occasional overnights (9pm-5am)

Job Description:

• Support quality fumigation services including but not limited to, import and export commodities, shipping containers, vessels, and structures
• Travel to various customer locations
• Read, understand, and follow labels and MSDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided
• Effectively communicate with customers as needed
• Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly
• Follow proper safetyprotocolsincludingOSHA mandatedand customer-specified guidelines
• Other duties as assigned by the District Manager, Field Operations Manager and/or Master Fumigator

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 70 pounds chest high
• Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing and/or hot conditions
• Essential duties of this position include lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, 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)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older
• Two years of work or military experience
• Position requires a current and valid driver's license. Must acquire a Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement
• Position requires a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one
• Position requires the ability to obtain a pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law
• Position requires the ability to understand product labels, compute and mix accurate concentrations of chemicals, and follow all label requirements
• Must be able to work overnight shifts as required
• Willingness to be on-call during off-work hours and weekends as necessary
• Position requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally, and in writing
• Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Due to federal contract requirements, this Pest Elimination position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

About Pest Elimination:

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.