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 Kansas City, MO . 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: Kansas City, MO Work Week & Shift: Monday-Friday; Bread route (4am-Noon); Full time Training Pay: $20.09 per hour 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 receive a job offer  Due to federal contract requirements, this position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer  Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role   Physical Demands:   Position requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high  Position requires wearing and using a respirator  Position requires working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures  Position requires climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods  Position requires driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)  Preferred Qualifications   Previous customer service experience  Experience selling value-added products to existing customers  Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred  What’s in it for you:      Starting on Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical,