pest exterminator

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Odours
• At heights

Work setting

• Pest control service company

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)