Pest control technician, Kaihangarau patu kīrearea
Also known as
- Trapper, pest controller, pest control officer, pest control specialist, exterminator, fumigator
Pest control technicians trap and kill animal and insect pests. They may work in homes and buildings or in conservation.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$51K to $84K
Most common
$106K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Pest control technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in different places and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in dirty, cramped and hazardous conditions and outdoors in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Document work hours or activities.
- Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.
- Recommend products or services to customers.
- Block physical access to restricted areas.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
- Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.
- Clean facilities or sites.
- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
- Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.
- Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
You usually learn on the job to become a pest control technician and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3)
- a driver licence
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
- to be registered with the Pest Management Association of New Zealand
- a First Aid Certificate
- a firearms licence and hunting permit
- a Certified Handler Compliance Certificate and a Controlled Substance Licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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