Description
Inspect buildings and surrounding areas to identify pest infestations and access points, assess damage, develop treatment plans and estimates, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with technicians to eliminate and prevent pests.
- • Inspect premises to identify pests, sources of infestation, entry points, and extent of damage.
- • Study reports, diagrams, and site conditions to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- • Measure treatment areas, calculate material requirements, and prepare cost estimates.
- • Document findings with notes and photos and maintain inspection and service records.
- • Recommend treatment methods, exclusion repairs, sanitation, and prevention strategies to clients.
- • Coordinate with extermination crews to schedule and execute treatments per plan.
- • Verify site preparation, post required warning signs, and secure areas prior to treatment or fumigation.
- • Identify and mark access points requiring drilling or openings and minimize structural impact.
- • Deploy monitoring devices or non-toxic traps to assess pest activity levels.
- • Audit treatment applications for compliance with labels, SOPs, and regulations.
- • Conduct follow-up inspections to verify effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
- • Confirm post-treatment cleanup and safe reentry criteria are met before releasing areas.
- • Record work activities performed and update client service histories.
- • Train or assist workers on inspection protocols, safety procedures, and best practices.
Related specializations
Interview options
Interview options
Interviewee gender
Interviewee accent
Interview time
Related Pathways
Agriculture
View
Source
Tasks & skills:
O*NET occupational data (work activities, skills, knowledge).
Learn more
Sources & Standards:
This site includes information from O*NET by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Career Clutch has modified some of this information for student readability. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Last reviewed: Jan 2026
