Pest Control Technician Assistant

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

Powell River Educational Services Society is hiring a Pest Control Technician Assistant in Powell River. You will inspect homes for pests, assist with treatments, and support customer service while learning under licensed supervision.

After passing the Pesticide Applicator Examination, the role advances to Qualified Pest Control Technician with wage discussions. Flexible hours; part-time with potential to move to full-time; drivers license and own vehicle preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to establish good relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Must be comfortable inspecting homes for pests and infested areas.
• Willingness to learn and grow in pest control as a skilled trade.
• Must obtain pesticide applicator license after training; company will assist/training provided.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Inspect homes to identify pests, entry points and infestations.
• Assist in diagnosing pest issues and applying treatments.
• Perform pesticide application or assist with rodent control setup and maintenance.
• Remain flexible to assist customers with pest issues as needed.
• Progression to Qualified Pest Control Technician after licensure, wage discussed then.
• Flexibility for emergency calls and part-time to full-time transition.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible work hours

Willing to obtain pesticide license

Ability to work in varied environments

Valid Class 5 license

Own vehicle

Capable of wearing respirator

Education

Pesticide Applicator License (after training)

Tools

Respirator use

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Hours Per Week: Flexible hours

Salary Or Wage: Averaging $25.00/hour, details to be discussed.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Part or Full Time

List of Requirements

• Previous pest elimination industry experience preferred but not necessary
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, a clean driving record, and own vehicle. Preferably truck
• Comfortable working in different environments (crawl spaces, damp or dusty spots)
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good people skills
• Possess or be able to obtain the required pesticide applicator certificate after training. We’ll help and pay for you to obtain your Pesticide Applicator License, including training materials and assistance registering for the exam
• Desire to learn and grow with interest in pest control or learning a skilled trade

List of Duties

• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers, providing excellent customer service.
• Inspect homes, inside and out, to identify pests, entry points, and infestations
• Assist in diagnosing pest issues and applying effective treatments.
• Pesticide application or set up and maintaining rodent control.
• Maintain flexibility to adjust your day to assist customers with pest issues.
• Will start as a Pest Control Technician Assistant. After successfully passing the Pesticide Applicator Examination, the position will change to Qualified Pest Control Technician, with the wage to be discussed at that time.
• Flexible hours most of the time, with availability for emergency calls once licensed.
• Part-time position with the potential to transition to full-time employment.