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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 aPest Control Technician Traineeto join our team in Beaverton, OR. 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:Beaverton, OR

• Territory:Tigard, OR; Hillsboro, OR; Forest Grove, OR; Cornelius, OR

• Work Week & Shift:Day Shift, Monday - Friday (7am - 5pm), with weekend duty rotation

• Training Pay: $24 per hour

• Travel Requirement:Training in Eagan, MN for 1 week during training period (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 Requirements of Position:

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

• Wearing and using a respirator

• Working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures

• Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods

• Driving a company vehicle as required (ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed)

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

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, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.