Bird Removal Technician

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.

Are you looking for a role where every day brings something new? Join Ecolab as a Bird Removal Technician, you’ll help customers maintain safe, bird-free environments while building strong relationships and solving real-world challenges.

As a Bird Removal Technician, you will be the face of Ecolab - working directly with customers in commercial environments to identify and resolve bird-related issues. You’ll combine hands-on technical work with customer interaction, all while receiving training and support to grow your career.

What’s Unique About This Role:

• Hands-on, dynamic work – No two days are the same
• Travel opportunities – Local travel
• Paid training – Learn bird removal techniques and customer service skills
• Career growth – Clear path for advancement with minimal prior experience required
• Meaningful impact – Help customers maintain safe, compliant environments

What You Will Do:

• Inspect customer facilities to identify bird activity and risks
• Recommend and implement bird control solutions tailored to customer needs
• Educate customers on prevention techniques and bird behavior
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to build strong customer relationships
• Adapt to changing job conditions and solving problems in the field
• Travel to customer locations using your personal vehicle

Position Details:

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Work Week & Shift: Part Time; Thursday, Friday, Saturday – on call
• Pay: $17/hr + incentive job pay
• Travel: 150 -250 mile radius of Richmond, VA
• Vehicle: Personal vehicle required for travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Position requires a current and valid Driver’s License with no restrictions
• Reliable, insured vehicle
• Residence within 50 miles of Richmond, VA
• 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
• Mobile smartphone
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and use lifts
• Ability to travel long distances to customer sites

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pest control, wildlife control, or field service roles
• Customer service experience
• Mechanical or equipment operation experience
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

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.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

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.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here 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. 

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.

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.