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Tasks & work activities — pesticides sprayer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 37-2021.00 (Pest Control Workers).

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

  • Block physical access to restricted areas.
  • Clean facilities or sites.
  • Document work hours or activities.
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
  • Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.
  • Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
  • Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.
  • Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
  • Recommend products or services to customers.
  • Supervise maintenance workers.
  • Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
  • Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.