Pest Control Officer

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

Enugu

Eco Science Nig. ltd is a leading company in the Environmental and Health Industry. We are looking to hire and train a Pest Control Officer to be responsible for identifying, mixing, and applying chemical or manual solutions to eliminate pests. Identifies pest problem and appropriate solution applies chemical or trap.

• Minimum Qualification: HND
• Experience Level: Entry level
• Experience Length: 1 year

• Inspect the property to ascertain possible sites of pest invasion and determine the treatment type required to eliminate and prevent infestation.
• Identify invading pests, including rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, or bed bugs.
• Create Wood Destroying Insect reports including recommendations.
• Measure area dimensions requiring treatment.
• Create/coordinate with CA to create termite treatment estimates.
• Apply chemical solutions, powders, and granules on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed for application and reentry.
• Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application.
• Cut or bore into buildings to access infested areas.
• Make minor exclusions including installing bath trap covers.
• Build positive, strong relationships with clients. Work to exceed client expectations.
• Make suggestions to clients on how to avoid pest problems when appropriate.
• Report to client contact person before and after providing pest prevention services. Whenever possible, explain actual or potential problems to clients face-to-face.
• Manage clients through company-provided technology.
• Know and adhere to all TDA regulations as well as follow all label instructions.

• BSc in Agriculture or any other related courses
• 2 years of working experience in the related field is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of common practices, tools and terminology used to control pests; thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of pesticides.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the work.
• Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to apply pesticides chemicals in accordance with established regulations and to read, understand and follow chemical label instructions
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to estimate materials and time needed to complete a task
• Skilled in the use of tools and equipment necessary to perform tasks (includes Computer, iPad, rigs, termite rods, etc)

11 Mar, 2022