Pest control worker
がいちゅうぼうじょさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized worker who surveys, captures, and exterminates pests in homes and facilities, and performs recurrence prevention and hygiene environment maintenance.
Description
Pest control workers target pests such as cockroaches, rats, and wasps, surveying and diagnosing infestation situations on-site, and carrying out extermination work using chemicals and capture devices. After work, they perform treatments to prevent recurrence and periodic inspections, and create safety and hygiene management records in accordance with laws and regulations. Communication skills are also required for explaining to customers and facility managers, and proposing response plans.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to aging buildings and increasing hygiene awareness. Improvement in expertise such as low environmental impact technologies and ICT utilization is required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent observation skills / Good customer service skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contracted/part-time / Dispatch / Full-time permanent employee / Independent business / Part-time
Career Path
Pest control worker (apprentice) → Pest control worker → Site leader → Manager (branch manager, etc.) → Independent/start-up (sole proprietor)
Required Skills
Daily report preparation / Insecticide handling / On-site investigation analysis / Safety and hygiene knowledge / Spray equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Customer service skills / First aid (AED) / First-class poisonous and deleterious substances handler / Pest and disease identification knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to diverse environments and emergency situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to not miss small entry points or insect traces. |
| Communication Skills | Because communication is required to confirm situations with customers and explain appropriately. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Learning motivation is needed to respond to changes in new chemicals, technologies, and regulations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is carrying of heavy equipment and long hours of standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to judge the optimal extermination method according to the situation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because experience and observation are valued more than numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous materials handler (Class B)
- Pest control supervisor
- Poisonous and deleterious substances handler
Aliases
- Pest control technician
- Pest extermination worker
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- Cleaning worker
- Disinfection worker
- Environmental sanitation worker