Pest control technician

Cowichan Valley Pest Control Ltd ( Duncan, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Pest control technician. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Work schedule: Day, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must inspect buildings and surrounding areas for signs of infestation.
• The candidate must provide cost estimates for projects or services.
• The candidate must determine the type of treatment required.
• The candidate must prepare and spray chemical mixtures on infested areas.
• The candidate must place and set traps to capture and remove animals.
• The candidate must clean out areas that harbour pests.
• The candidate must advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Work Site Environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.
• The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate must be able to work in an on-site customer service environment, such as an office or business location.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must have basic security clearance.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• There is no access to public transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The selected candidate will receive a commission, which is a payment made by an employee based on a sale.
• The candidate will receive a fuel allowance to cover gasoline expenses.
• The candidate will receive gratuities and cash benefits from the employer for services rendered.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.
• The candidate will receive a variable or compressed work week.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]