Exterminator (Rodents and Insects)
くじょいん（ねずみぞく・こんちゅう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that prevents the occurrence and intrusion of rats and insects inside and outside buildings and facilities, and performs extermination work. The main tasks are maintaining a hygienic environment and preventing damage.
Description
Exterminators (rodents and insects) grasp the habitat conditions and invasion routes of vermin and pests through on-site surveys and inspections, and perform extermination work such as chemical spraying, trap installation, and capture. They create work records and reports, and also provide hygiene guidance and management proposals to prevent recurrence. They work at a variety of sites such as indoor and outdoor facilities, restaurants, warehouses, and residences, and are required to comply with safety and health laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
Demand is stably maintained due to increasing hygiene awareness and strengthened legal regulations. Expertise is required with service needs in an aging society and introduction of new technologies.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Meticulous / Service-oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Direct to/from work possible / Dispatched employee / Self-employed contractor / Shift
Career Path
Extermination staff → Team leader → Site manager → Sales consultant
Required Skills
Chemical spraying skills / Hygiene management knowledge / On-site survey and inspection skills / Safety and health management / Trap installation and retrieval
Recommended Skills
Customer service skills / Legal knowledge (wildlife protection) / Record and report preparation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss droppings or entry points. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of carrying heavy materials and working in bent postures. |
| Problem Solving | To select the optimal extermination method according to the situation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Weighing tasks are few, only basic adjustments. |
Related Qualifications
- Pest control applicator
- Poisonous and deleterious substance handler
Aliases
- Pest control technician
- Pest control worker
- Vermin exterminator
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- Cleaning worker
- Environmental hygiene manager
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