Pest Control Technicians often work as contractors or full-time employees for extermination companies. They act as representatives for the company and handle service calls when customers require assistance locating and removing unwanted pests. In many cases, Pest Control Technicians return to homes and businesses after performing initial treatments to determine if additional remediation procedures are required and/or to remove deceased rodents and other animals.
Que fait un Pest Control Technician ?
A Pest Control Technician, or Pest Control Tech, is responsible for providing pest remediation and prevention solutions to residential and commercial property owners. Duties commonly featured in a Pest Control Technician job description include conducting inspections for insects and vermin, implementing effective treatment plans to remedy infestations and advising clients on how to reduce the risk of future infestations.
Responsabilités
Un Pest Control Technician doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Pest Control Technician doit être capable d'exécuter :
Conducting thorough interior and exterior inspections to locate dangerous, destructive or annoying pests
Offering sound advice on both chemical and natural pest control remediation options
Providing estimates for one-time treatments and continual maintenance
Setting traps for rodents
Spraying perimeters of homes and structures for termites, ants, cockroaches and other insects
Safely and efficiently removing wasp, hornet and bee nests
Compétences requises
Un Pest Control Technician compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Knowledge of the safety protocols for pest control, including wearing properly fitted respirators when working with chemicals and donning protective clothing and gloves
Ability to move heavy equipment from one place to another
Familiarity with electrical and plumbing systems to recognize damage caused by pests
Ability to remain upright and access places where pests hide, such as in basements, crawl spaces and attics
Interpersonal and communication skills to ensure positive interactions with customers
Observation and analytical skills to spot signs of infestation and determine what pests are present
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