Pest Control Technician – Almond Africa

Job Summary

 

We are growing! Almond Africa is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill an opening within our company as a Pest Control Technician

Duties And Responsibilities

 

Role:
• Inspecting customers’ premises to identify pest problems and advising customers on recommendations for structural or sanitary
modifications that will reduce pest access to food, water and harbourage.
• Drawing site maps of the Client’s premises, indicating the positions of any of the Contractor’s assets that will be installed for the
purpose of carrying out the required services.
• Determining the kind of treatment required to eliminate a particular type of pest.
• Applying suitable pesticides as well as non chemical baits including but not limited to glue-boards, uv light traps, tunnel traps and
snap traps to areas of treatment by following the required protocol and complying with safety procedures.
• Removing incidental invaders of concern from a Client’s site, including but not limited to snakes, bees and feral cats.
• Pest exclusion services that include installing fly screens and rodent proofing.
• Maintenance and upkeep of all pest control tools and equipment.
• Keeping vehicle clean, performing routine maintenance checks and reporting faults.
• Receiving information from Operations Manager pertaining to scheduling of services to customers, as well as informing the
Accounts Department about customer quotations.
• Filling out all necessary paperwork before, during and upon completion of each job, including but not limited to:
• Treatment confirmation reports
• Job cards
• Pre-task risk assessment forms
• Incident report forms
• Providing feedback to the Operations Manager on all treatments, concerns as well as recommendations that aid better
functionality and service for the client.
• Ensure proper use of PPE as per the requirement of a particular job
• Participate during stocktake
• Identifying opportunities to sell additional company services and products.

Qualifications And Experience

 

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
• Class 2 Journeyman
• “C” in ‘O’ Level Maths and English
• Criminal Free Record
• Age – 22 to 55
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s License
• Valid Defensive Driving Certificate
Desired attributes :
• Technically sound
• High-quality standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Independent problem-solving capability
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Works well within a team
• Good communication skills
• Overall good health and vitality
• Presentable and well-groomed
• Awareness of health and safety in the workplace