Pest Control Technician

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

Start your career as a Pest Control Technician in 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:
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the company
• This position offers paid training and assistance to obtain all necessary licenses
• Work collaboratively in a physically active environment 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- gassing facilities
• 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:

Route territory will include: Longview, WA - Vancouver, WA

Work week and shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift 9am-5pm

Compensation package offered: $54000 - 64000 / year

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 safety protocols including OSHA mandated and 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
• 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 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

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$24 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. 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. Ecolab has the following US benefit offerings: Medical/Prescription Coverage, Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Dental, Vison, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Limited Purpose Health Care, Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance Plans (Basic Life, Optional Employee Life, Spouse Domestic Partner Life, Dependent Child(ren) Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Business and Travel Insurance), Disability (Short-Term, Long-Term and Optional Long-Term), 401k Savings Plan, Pension Plan, Retirement Health Care Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Full-Time Associates), Long-Term Incentives (Executive Level), Short-Term Incentives, Group Legal Services, Education Assistance Program, Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Jury Duty and Bereavement leave), Parental Leave (Medical/Short-Term Disability and Paid Parental Leave), Adoption Assistance, Discount on Day Care Services, Caregiver Services and Voluntary Benefits (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Auto and Homeowners Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Employee Discount Program). On-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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