O*NET Code Connector - Pest Control Workers

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Pest Control Workers - 37-2021.00

Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

37-0000	Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
37-2000	Building Cleaning and Pest Control Workers
37-2020	Pest Control Workers
37-2021.00	Pest Control Workers

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33-9011.00	Animal Control Workers
37-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
37-3012.00	Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
37-3013.00	Tree Trimmers and Pruners
45-4011.00	Forest and Conservation Workers Green
47-4041.00	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
47-5031.00	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
49-3022.00	Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
49-9094.00	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Clean and remove blockages from infested areas to facilitate spraying procedures and provide drainage, using brooms, mops, shovels, or rakes.
Clean work site after completion of job.
Cut or bore openings in building or surrounding concrete, access infested areas, insert nozzle, and inject pesticide to impregnate ground.
Dig up and burn, or spray weeds with herbicides.
Direct or assist other workers in treatment or extermination processes to eliminate or control rodents, insects, or weeds.
Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, using rule, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
Position and fasten edges of tarpaulins over building and tape vents to ensure air-tight environment and check for leaks.
Post warning signs and lock building doors to secure area to be fumigated.
Record work activities performed.
Set mechanical traps or place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows, or ditches.
Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.

capture animals for control, identification, relocation, sale or humane purposes
clean rooms or work areas
determine material or tool requirements
direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
drive automobile, van, or light truck
inspect premises or structure for evidence of deterioration or damage
maintain production or work records
measure, weigh, or count products or materials
mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
move or fit heavy objects
prepare cost estimates
resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems
understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
use hand or power tools
use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
use plant disease control techniques
use portable hand spray equipment