Job Description
Job Summary
The Pest Management Technician is responsible for inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial premises to identify pest infestations, determine their causes, and implement effective pest control and prevention measures. The role involves applying approved pest control treatments, conducting routine monitoring, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections to identify pest infestations, breeding areas, and potential entry points.
- Identify common pests, including rodents, cockroaches, termites, ants, mosquitoes, and other harmful insects.
- Perform pest control treatments using approved pesticides, chemicals, traps, and equipment.
- Prepare, mix, handle, and apply pest control chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
- Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to minimize pest risks and chemical usage.
- Install, inspect, and maintain bait stations, insect light traps, rodent traps, and other pest control devices.
- Conduct scheduled preventive pest control services and follow-up inspections.
- Provide recommendations to clients regarding sanitation, housekeeping, waste management, and pest prevention.
- Maintain accurate service reports, inspection records, chemical usage logs, and treatment documentation.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals and pest control materials.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow occupational health and safety procedures.
- Report pest infestation concerns, unusual findings, and equipment issues to the supervisor.
- Maintain pest control equipment and ensure service vehicles and tools are clean and serviceable.
- Provide professional customer service and explain treatment procedures and safety precautions to clients.
Job Qualifications
- Experience in pest control is preferred.
- Knowledge of chemical handling, pest control procedures, and occupational safety.
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, night shift or shifting schedules when required.
- Willing to work in Cebu