Position
Location: Coquitlam, B.C.

Position: Pest Control / Heat Treatment Operator

Job ID: 6870

Salary: $28.14 per hour

Schedule: Regular/Full time

Primary Function
Operates heat treatment and pest control equipment in the provision of effective treatment of bed bug and other pest infested areas on Commission-owned properties, including those operated by non-profit housing providers.

Job Duties and Tasks

Perform pest control heat treatment duties.

Follow safe work procedures at all times.

Ensure area or unit to be treated is prepared per heat treatment preparation requirements and address any deficiencies prior to starting treatment (remove combustibles, garbage, move furniture, remove perishable foods, unplug electronics, cover sprinkler heads and heat detectors, seal areas of potential heat loss, secure loose items).

Set up heaters, fans, extension cords, main generator cable, and remote temperature sensors.

Operate and monitor equipment, including physically observing heat treatment equipment up to 57°C (135°F) and remotely monitoring at a laptop.

Turn on and off diesel generator.

Enter suite throughout treatment day to move furniture, beds,



box springs, clothing, drawers, heaters and fans as required.

Restore tenant furniture to original location when treatment is completed.

Record data on a laptop and on paper forms.

Explain pre- and post-treatment instructions to tenants and deliver notices.

Perform safety checks as required.

Perform other assigned duties as required and qualified.

Operate the Employer's vehicle, including trailers and load/unload tools, materials and/or equipment.

Use tact and diplomacy in tenant interactions; refer tenants to other staff; exercise interpersonal and conflict resolution skills when necessary.

Apply pest control products as required and qualified.

EEO Statement
BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace.

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📌 Pest Control/Heat Treatment Operator (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Housing
📍 British Columbia