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 aPest Control Technician Traineeto join our team in Boulder, CO. 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:Boulder, CO
Work Week & Shift: Bread Route; Monday - Friday, 4am - Noon
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
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.
Anticipated Job Posting End Date:
7/2026
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
The total Compensation range for this position is $51,200-$76,700 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms after completion of the comprehensive paid training program. 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.
Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans
(Full-Time Associates)
, discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is req
