pest control technician

Ecopest Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional pest control service in Fort McMurray is seeking a Pest Control Technician to inspect and treat properties for infestations. The ideal candidate must hold a Secondary school certificate and a Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence. Responsibilities include spraying chemicals, fumigating homes, and advising clients on pest prevention. This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Commission

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in pest control is an asset.
• Must have a Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence.
• Ability to provide on-site customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and outside areas for infestations.
• Provide cost estimates and determine treatment types.
• Spray chemical mixtures on affected areas.
• Fumigate households and set traps for animals.
• Advise clients on pest prevention.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Animal traps

Mechanical sprayer

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

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

Responsibilities

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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence
  
  

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Animal traps
• Mechanical sprayer
  
  

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
  
  

Additional information

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
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer