Senior Pest Technician

About Morris Pest and Weed Control

Morris Pest and Weed Control serves the Toodyay, Western Australia region and its surroundings with a focus on protecting residences, commercial sites, and other properties from pests and invasive weeds. The company offers customized treatment solutions aimed at safety, effectiveness, and sustainable prevention. Employees utilize contemporary equipment and established techniques to help clients maintain healthy, pest-free environments. Morris Pest and Weed Control prioritizes dependability, professionalism, and strong client relations, while providing career growth and skills advancement opportunities within pest and weed management.

Role Overview

The Senior Pest Technician is a full-time, on-location position in Toodyay, WA, responsible for assessing properties to detect pest and weed challenges and delivering fitting treatment strategies. Core duties include comprehensive site inspections, applying both chemical and non-chemical controls, installing traps and monitoring devices, and keeping accurate records consistent with company and regulatory standards. The position also involves direct client engagement to communicate assessment outcomes, recommendations, and post-treatment instructions. Additionally, this role supports junior staff through mentorship, assists with vehicle and equipment upkeep, and helps enhance service quality and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections to identify pest and weed presence and severity.
• Implement chemical and non-chemical treatment procedures appropriately.
• Install and monitor traps and other pest control devices.
• Maintain comprehensive service documentation per company guidelines and regulations.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding findings, treatment plans, and follow-up.
• Mentor and support less experienced technicians to promote skill development.
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles and pest control equipment to ensure readiness.
• Contribute to enhancing safety measures and continuous service improvement activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience in pest and weed control, including inspection, identification, and treatment application.
• Knowledge of the safe handling, storage, and use of pesticides and herbicides, with strict compliance to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage service schedules, maintain detailed records, and use digital tools or mobile apps for job notes.
• Excellent communication and customer service capabilities to explain technical information effectively and foster strong professional relations.
• Capability to work independently across various indoor and outdoor environments, prioritize tasks, and resolve issues.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior technicians is highly valued.
• Possession or eligibility to obtain relevant pest management and chemical application certifications or licenses specific to Western Australia.
• Current valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to travel locally as necessary.
• Physical fitness to perform fieldwork duties including climbing, carrying equipment, and working in confined or elevated locations.