Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Overview
Tasks
Skills
Median Annual Wage: $30,660
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (90%); Post-secondary certificate (9%); Some college, no degree (1%)
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Pest Control Technician; Pest Technician; Termite Technician; Pest Control Chemical Technician; Pest Control Applicator; Pest Control Operator; Certified Pest Control Technician; Commercial Pest Control Technician; Exterminator; Residential Pest Control Technician
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.