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Key Responsibilities:
Work under the direction of the facilities manager and dispatch pest control lead on a daily basis
Consistently report activities (written and verbal) on a daily basis to dispatch pest control lead
Work under the direction of dispatch pest control lead to:
o Ensure the health, comfort and safety of our tenants via an integrated pest management system
o Perform inventory control, handling, identification, preparation and application of pesticides and other pest control equipment while abiding safety regulation through MSDS sheets as well as provincial and federal regulations
o Confirm presence of pests by inspecting problem as well as surrounding areas, identify pest type and select the most effective approach to eradicate the problem while minimizing the use of chemicals whenever possible
o Determine, along with dispatch lead, the best course of action to eliminate pest and prevent any possibilities of recurring issues
o Prepare and deliver notices of entry and pest control preparation sheets to tenants
o Keep track of each visit/treatment via written service reports
o Perform minor maintenance activities such as sealing cracks or crevices, door sweep install, removing and re-installing baseboards, etc.
o Understand, review and enforce with tenants the different types of pre-treatment preparations needed for a successful treatment
o Perform vacuuming duties for removal of dead carcasses, eggs and live pests before any applications
o Apply pesticide solution or diatomaceous earth as per instructed
o Maintain, clean, seal, secure and keep track of all equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) issued
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Provincial Pesticide Applicator Licence
Specific Skills
- Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation
- Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas
- Inspect buildings and outside areas to detect signs of infestation
- Fumigate households
- Determine type of treatment required
- Clean out areas that harbour pests
Equipment Experience
- Netting devices
- Mechanical sprayers
- Electrical sprayers
- Animal traps