Pest Control Workers
Exterminator, Pest Control Technician (Pest Control Tech), Pest Technician, Residential Pest Control Technician
What they do:
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
On the job, you would:
- Record work activities performed.
- Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
- Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- do two or more things at the same time
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Hearing and Speech
- speak clearly
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
- Report writing software
Video creation and editing software
- YouTube
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Marathon Data Systems PestPac
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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