Pest control technician
Ecopest Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Urban area
- Rural area
- On-site customer service
- Various locations
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
- Fumigate households
- Place and set traps to capture and remove animals
- Install animal control barriers to keep animals off property
- Clean out areas that harbour pests
- Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Animal traps
- Mechanical sprayer
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer