Pest Control Workers
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
48 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Pest Control Workers: $44,730 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Document work hours or activities. | General |
| Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances. | General |
| Clean facilities or sites. | General |
| Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. | General |
| Block physical access to restricted areas. | General |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | General |
| Treat facilities to eliminate pests. | General |
| Recommend products or services to customers. | General |
| Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs. | General |
| Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition. | Development |
| Supervise maintenance workers. | Management |
| Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Report writing software | Word processing software |
| Supply inventory software | Inventory management software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Marathon Data Systems PestPac | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified IPM Technician | Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation | Not Available |