pest control technician

Government of Canada; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Victoria is seeking a Pest Control Technician. This role involves inspecting properties for infestations, providing treatment estimates, and advising clients on pest prevention. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and valid driver's license. Benefits include health and dental plans, bonuses, and commission. Frequent travel to various locations is required.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Commission

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and outside areas to detect signs of infestation.
• Provide estimates of costs for treatment.
• Prepare and spray chemical mixtures on infested areas.
• Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations

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

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focusDependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits