Pest Control Technician

Company: Ecolab
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Additional Job DescriptionWe 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: -New Orleans, LouisianaWork week and shift: -Combination Shift; Flexible 5-Day Work Week -Compensation package offered: -$46000-$56000 / 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 -Benefits -Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. - to see our benefits. -If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. -Covid-19 Vaccine NoticeDue 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) -Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. - -
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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