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<p>As a <b>Pest Control Technician</b>, you will be responsible for working with a variety of customers in the residential space. By providing quality services and identifying solutions to pest problems you’ll help our customers to protect their brand and support their success. Our comprehensive training program is 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.</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><ul><li>Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs</li><li>Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s product/service offerings and industry conditions, to enhance service and sales of pest prevention/elimination solutions</li><li>Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation and pest issues</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Position Details:</b></p><ul><li>This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding areas:  <ul><li><b>Ashburn, Virginia</b></li></ul></li><li>Work week and shift:<ul><li><b>Day Shift</b> (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) & <b>Every Other Saturday</b></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What’s in it For You:</b></p><ul><li>Starting <b>Day 1</b> access to our comprehensive <b>benefits</b> package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources and more!</li><li><b>Paid training</b> program allowing you to learn from successful professionals</li><li>Receive a <b>company service vehicle</b> for business use</li><li>Carve out a long term, advanced <b>career path</b> in service, sales, or management</li><li><b>Flexible</b>, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule</li><li>Access to <b>best-in-class</b> resources, tools, and technology</li><li><b>Grow your income</b> as you drive growth</li><li>Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent/GED</li><li>2 years of work or military experience</li><li>Position requires a current and valid Driver's License</li><li>Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed</li><li>Willingness to be on call during off work hours and weekends as necessary</li><li>Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law</li><li>Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older</li><li>Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer</li><li>Due to federal contract requirements, this Pest Elimination position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer</li><li>Immigration sponsorship not available for this role</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands: </b></p><ul><li>Position requires wearing and using a respirator</li><li>Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high</li><li>Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, use of ladders, freezing and hot conditions</li><li>Essential duties of the position include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing</li><li>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)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Previous customer service experience</li><li>Ability to sell value-added products to existing customers</li><li>Previous pest elimination industry or route experience preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About Pest Elimination:</b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Annual or Hourly Compensation Range</b></p>The total Compensation range for this position is $46,300-$69,300 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.<div><p></p><p><b><span>Benefits</span></b><span> </span></p></div><p><span><span>Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.<span> <a href="https://jobs.ecolab.com/working-here/" target="_blank">Click here</a> </span></span></span><span><span>to see our benefits.</span> </span></p><p><i><span>If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><span> </span></p><p></p><div><p><b>Potential Customer Requirements Notice</b></p><p>To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:</p><p>- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.</p><p>- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.</p><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal </span><span>assistance</span><span>) with our application process upon request as </span><span>required</span><span> to </span><span>comply with</span><span> applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation </span><span>assistance</span><span> in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><br><p><b>Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia</b><br> Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.</p>

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