
Pest Control Technician
- Charleston, SC
- $45,000-67,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).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.