Pest Control Technician applicants have rated the interview process at Ecolab with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 82% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Pest Control Technician roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 29 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Ecolab overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Ecolab as a Pest Control Technician according to 29 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Skills test: 15%
Drug test: 11%
Background check: 8%
One on one interview: 8%
Other: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Presentation: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ecolab
Interview
Applied through Indeed and got an email the next day to schedule a phone interview. Phone interview was two days later and was quickly and efficiently passed on to the area manager who called me the next day for an in person interview. Drug test, physical and background check through GSI was the longest part, but took about two weeks from start to hire date. I was happy with the company and their ability to move the process along.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
Are you available to work on call, long hours and on the weekend?
It was very interesting.I wish I asked questions during the process. It only took a couple of weeks but I'm pretty confident that I would get a offer at a later date, but it was a pretty good experience at the hiring manager and hr
good interview answered all questions when presented, interviewer was up to date on all knowledge of the company and procedures. The interview was conducted over the phone, and lasted about 30 mins or so
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Ecolab (Houston, TX) in Nov 2025
Interview
The interview process was straightforward.They asked about availability, customer service skills, and comfort working with pest and with chemicals.”They also explained the training process and what a typical day looks like.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the main questions they asked me was about my past work history and which responsibilities from my previous jobs