pest control technician

Government of Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government entity is seeking a Pest Control Technician to provide on-site customer service. Responsibilities include inspecting for pest infestations, preparing treatment solutions, and advising clients on prevention. The role requires a valid driver's licence and the Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence, with training available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's licence.
• Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence required.
• Will train candidates with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and outside areas for infestation signs.
• Prepare and spray chemical mixtures on infested areas.
• Advise clients on pest prevention.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Will train

On the road

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

Work setting

• On-site customer service

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
• Place and set traps to capture and remove animals
• Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer