Overview

Employer and Location: Local Group Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced full-time Pest Control Technician to service various locations in Metro Vancouver.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Position

Positions Available: 2

Languages: English

Education: BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding; repetitive motions, bending, crouching, kneeling; standing for extended periods.

Terms of Employment:

·        $28.85 per hour

·        Full-time 40 hours per week, overtime as required

·        4% vacation pay

Benefits:

·        Company Vehicle

·        Extended Benefits after 90 days

Pest Control Technician Specific Skills:

·        Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation

·        Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients

·        Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests

·        Fumigate households

·        Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons

·        Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property

·        Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops

·        Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.