pest control technician

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity is seeking a qualified pest control technician for on-site customer service in Surrey, Metro Vancouver. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting properties, estimating costs for treatment, preparing chemical mixtures, and liaising with clients to prevent infestations. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position includes comprehensive health benefits and may require mobility across various locations.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Commission

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of experience is required.
• Basic security clearance is necessary.
• Valid driver's license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for signs of infestation.
• Provide cost estimates for treatment.
• Prepare chemical mixtures for spraying.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• 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
• Clean out areas that harbour pests
• Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation

Additional information Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits