Pest management worker jobs in Finland
Pest management workers identify, eliminate and repel pests by applying specific chemical solutions, setting traps and other equipment to control pests such as rats, mice and cockroaches. They apply pesticides and clean and remove pests after extermination. Their tasks might include elimination of fungi, moisture or insects. They inform and advise clients, residents and facility owners on after care and preventive methods to keep away pests.
Pest management worker - Which skills are essential?
Types of chemical characteristics of pesticides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in illness or injury.
Precautions and regulations concerning the transport, storage and handling of chemical substances that exterminate pests.
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
Techniques and measures used to prevent unwanted bugs or animals in houses or buildings, such as installing wood protection and bird spikes.
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Make calculations to prepare the appropriate dose of pest control substance, in accordance to the surface affected and the type of rodent or insect in question.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
The EU framework for community action which promotes the sustainable use of pesticides.
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
Techniques and measures used to prevent unwanted pests in houses, buildings and their surroundings by preventing access or by deploying other techniques such as wood protection and bird management devices.
Based on the evaluation of the infestation type and source, plan the treatment type to be applied such as fumigation, poison paste or bait, traps, spraying insecticides.
Types of chemical characteristics of herbicides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
Biological characteristics of insect and rodent pest and their influence on choosing a pest management method.
Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.
Provide written reports on all inspections carried out on buildings and all treatments applied and materials used to manage pests.
Inspect buildings and surroundings to identify the source and extent of damage done to property by pests.
National legislation regulating the substances used and usage of pesticides.
Pest management worker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and compliant with defined requirements and standards. Keep documentation up to date.
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
Apply techniques to protect plants from dangerous chemicals used in pest control.
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
Measures and techniques used to ensure the wood's durability and resistance against humidity, insects, and fungi.
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
Keep track of the remaining supplies in order to ensure continuity and availability of the necessary pesticides.
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
Provide advice and information to clients on how to prevent future pests and related infestation in their home, office or other public or private spaces.
The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) for humans and other organisms, for environmental remediation in the event of pollution, sustainable energy development, and improved waste management and waste reduction methods.
Measures related to controlling plant and crop diseases, pests, and pathogens.