pest control technician

Ecopest Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pest control service company in Edmonton is looking for a motivated individual to inspect and treat infestations in various locations. The ideal candidate will require a secondary school diploma and a Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence. This physically demanding role includes on-site services and requires the candidate to have a valid driver's licence. Health and financial benefits, including a health care plan and bonuses, are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Commission

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working in pest control or equivalent experience.
• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for signs of infestation.
• Provide cost estimates for treatments.
• Determine required treatment methods.
• Fumigate households and set traps for animals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence

Tools

Animal traps

Mechanical sprayer

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 44 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• On-site customer service
• Various locations

Tasks

• Inspect buildings and outside areas to detect signs of infestation
• Provide estimate of costs
• Determine type of treatment required
• Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas
• Fumigate households
• Place and set traps to capture and remove animals
• Install animal control barriers to keep animals off property
• Clean out areas that harbour pests
• Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence

Equipment and machinery experience

• Animal traps
• Mechanical sprayer

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer