Rodent control worker
ほそさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who investigates rodent infestation situations, captures and exterminates them using traps or poison bait, and maintains a sanitary environment.
Description
Rodent control workers investigate rodent infestation status inside and outside buildings such as warehouses, restaurants, and residences, capturing and exterminating rodents using sticky traps, rodenticides, poison bait, etc. They regularly inspect and retrieve traps, recording and reporting capture situations. They also handle post-capture carcass disposal, cleaning and disinfecting feces and urine, to maintain a sanitary environment. The work requires safety equipment and compliance with laws and regulations, and they are also responsible for client meetings and report preparation.
Future Outlook
With increasing food hygiene awareness and strengthened legal compliance, demand for specialized extermination services will remain stable. There is potential for efficiency improvements through the introduction of monitoring methods using IoT and digital technologies.
Personality Traits
Calm demeanor / Excels in observation / Methodical / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Both indoor and outdoor / Early morning and late-night shifts / Part-time available / Shifts / Solo work
Career Path
On-site worker (junior) → Team leader → Site supervisor → Sales (quotations and contracts) → Independence and entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Chemical agent handling / Damage diagnosis / Record and report preparation / Safety and hygiene management / Trap installation and retrieval
Recommended Skills
Animal behavior studies / Basic chemistry knowledge / Communication skills (client correspondence) / Hygiene management knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly change work methods according to the environment and target. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking rodent traces leads to extermination failure. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is carrying of heavy equipment and long hours of movement and work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to select the optimal capture method according to the situation. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is mental stress from carcass disposal and work in confined spaces, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it does not require complex mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Rodent control work supervisor
Aliases
- Rat capture worker
- Rat control worker
- Vermin extermination worker
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