Pest Control Technician - To carry out pest control inspections and treatments as required.

Job Overview

This role is for a Pest Control Officer to work within a small team to help provide a professional pest Control service to the Residents of islington.

Main Duties of the job

• Investigation and treatment of rodent and insect infestations in premises, including examination of drainage systems, disinfecting and deodorising, carrying out surveys, advising customers, and distribution of relevant literature.

• Responsible for ensuring that persistent infestations are notified to the Pest Control Manager and to make, where necessary, recommendations as to future/alternative treatments.

• Assisting in the initiation, development and execution of pest control initiatives.

• Assisting with the upkeep of the pesticides store including the transfer of materials from point of delivery, sock taking and other similar matters.

• Assist with training of other staff in pest control matters.

• Assist with promoting new business the Pest Control Service.

Key responsibilities and Duties

• Investigation and treatment of rodent and insect infestations in premises, including examination of drainage systems, disinfecting and deodorising, carrying out surveys and distribution of relevant literature.
• Promote the Pest Control services for new business and refer sales enquires to the Pest Control Manager/Surveyor.
• Driving and maintaining a Council vehicle in accordance with the Staff Code and other approved practices.
• Reporting to the Pest Control Manager defects in equipment, shortages of materials or defects in vehicles.
• Preparation of job tickets, reports, and other documentation in relation to the work of the section.  Liaison with officers in other departments or within the department, or with other external groups and organisations, in relation to the work of the section.
• Preparation reports and evidence required for legal action and attendance at Court where necessary.
• Carry out occasional duties outside normal office hours as required.
• Carrying out responsibilities/duties in accordance with any approved quality procedural documents.
• To represent the Council in a professional manner when interacting with clients in the course of delivering Pest Control services.

• To be responsible for carrying out surveys in accordance with agreed operational methods

ADDITIONAL:

• To use and assist others in the use of information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.

• To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets, as agreed by the line manager.

• To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder.

o To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the council’s commitment to customer service excellence and ensure compliance with the customer care standards.

• To ensure that all financial transactions taken are treated in a secure and confidential manner and adhere to the Data Protection Act.

• To be committed to the Council’s core values of public service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out.

• To ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the Data Protection Act and other legislation.

• To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation.

• At all times to carry out responsibilities/duties within the framework of the Council's Dignity for all Policy. (Equal Opportunities Policy).

Person specification

You should demonstrate on your application form how you meet the essential criteria. Please ensure that you address each of the criteria as this will be assessed to determine your suitability for the post.

Criteria description

Applicants must hold a BPCA Operators certificate level 2 or a Royal Society of Health Pest Control certificate

Criteria description

Experience in dealing with a wide range of Public Health pests.

Knowledge and understanding of carrying out both commercial and residential pest control work.