Pest Control Technician

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: Kitchener, Waterloo or within 45 minutes of the position territory

Route territory will include: Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding areas

Weekend Coverage: 1 per month, 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 to see our benefits.

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.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.