pest control technician

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Mississauga is seeking an experienced pest control officer. Responsibilities include inspecting buildings for infestations, providing treatment estimates, and advising clients on prevention methods. Candidates must hold a Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. This role requires frequent travel to various locations and may involve physical demands.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence required.
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for signs of infestation.
• Provide estimates of costs for treatment.
• Determine type of treatment required.
• Prepare and spray chemical mixtures on infested areas.
• Fumigate households and set traps to remove animals.
• Advise clients on prevention of pest infestation.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Electrical sprayers

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Odours
• Dusty
• At heights

Work setting

• 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
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical sprayers

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program