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Pest Control Workers

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

Bright Outlook
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Job Zone

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent: 90%
Post-secondary certificate: 9%
Some college, no degree: 1%
Key Tasks
Record work activities performed.
91
Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
85
Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
Skills
Active Listening
69

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking
69

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Monitoring
Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
71

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Public Safety and Security
53

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Abilities
Near Vision
75

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension
69

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression
Work Context
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
99

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
93

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

Technology Skills

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word
  • Report writing software

Video creation and editing software

  • YouTube

Data base user interface and query software

  • Database software
  • Marathon Data Systems PestPac

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel
Tools and Equipment

Animal control traps

  • Bait stations
  • Mechanical animal traps
  • Snap traps

Dusters

  • Bellows dusters
  • Bulb dusters
  • Power dusters

Hand sprayers

  • Handheld compressed air sprayers
  • Handheld pesticide sprayers

Fog or mist generators

  • Cold foggers
  • Thermal foggers

Two way radios

  • Mobile radios
Detailed Work Activities
  • Document work hours or activities.
  • Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.
  • Recommend products or services to customers.
  • Block physical access to restricted areas.
  • Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
  • Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.
  • Clean facilities or sites.
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
  • Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.
  • Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
  • Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
Work Styles
Dependability
86

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

Attention to Detail
85

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

Cautiousness
Work Values
Independence
72

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Support
67

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Relationships

Related Occupations

  • Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
  • Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
  • Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
  • Agricultural Technicians
  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
  • Agricultural Inspectors
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
  • Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
  • Highway Maintenance Workers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

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  • Commercial Technician
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  • Exterminator
  • Field Service Representative (Field Service Rep)
  • Field Service Technician
  • Fumigator
  • Hand Spray Operator
  • Insecticide Expert
  • Insecticide Sprayer
  • Mosquito Control Technician (Mosquito Control Tech)
  • Mosquito Sprayer
  • Moth Exterminator
  • Pest Control Applicator
  • Pest Control Chemical Technician
  • Pest Control Operator
  • Pest Control Route Technician (Pest Control Route Tech)
  • Pest Control Service Professional
  • Pest Control Service Representative
  • Pest Control Service Technician
  • Pest Control Specialist
  • Pest Control Technician (Pest Control Tech)
  • Pest Controller
  • Pest Controller Assistant
  • Pest Technician
  • Rat Exterminator
  • Residential Pest Control Technician
  • Rodent Control Worker
  • Rodent Exterminator
  • Service Technician
  • Spray Crew
  • Spray Worker
  • Sprayer
  • Termite Control Representative
  • Termite Control Service Technician
  • Termite Control Servicer
  • Termite Control Technician (Termite Control Tech)
  • Termite Exterminator
  • Termite Inspector
  • Termite Pest Control Technician (Termite Pest Control Tech)
  • Termite Renewal Inspector
  • Termite Technician
  • Termite Treater
  • Tick Eradicator
Reference

O*NET in-it

This page includes information from the O*NET Career Exploration Tools by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the O*NET Tools Developer License. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Beesla has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

83
Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
74
Clean work site after completion of job.
73
Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
72
Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
68
Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
67
Direct, or assist other workers in, treatment or extermination processes to eliminate or control rodents, insects, or weeds.
64
Post warning signs and lock building doors to secure area to be fumigated.
79
Set mechanical traps, or place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows, or ditches.
65
Cut or bore openings in building or surrounding concrete, access infested areas, insert nozzle, and inject pesticide to impregnate ground.
62
Clean and remove blockages from infested areas to facilitate spraying procedures and provide drainage, using brooms, mops, shovels, or rakes.
60
66

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking
66

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing
66

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Time Management
63

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Social Perceptiveness
60

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Complex Problem Solving
56

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Service Orientation
56

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Active Learning
53

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Coordination
53

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Judgment and Decision Making
53

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Negotiation
53

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Persuasion
53

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Management of Personnel Resources
50

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Operation and Control
50

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operations Monitoring
50

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Reading Comprehension
50

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Instructing
47

Teaching others how to do something.

Systems Analysis
47

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Learning Strategies
44

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Mathematics
41

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Quality Control Analysis
41

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Systems Evaluation
41

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Troubleshooting
38

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Equipment Maintenance
31

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Repairing
31

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Equipment Selection
28

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Management of Financial Resources
28

Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Management of Material Resources
28

Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

Science
25

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Operations Analysis
22

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Technology Design
16

Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

Installation
0

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Programming
0

Writing computer programs for various purposes.

English Language
52

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Biology
49

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Chemistry
49

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Law and Government
47

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Sales and Marketing
47

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Mechanical
41

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics
39

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Administration and Management
36

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Administrative
36

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Building and Construction
36

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Geography
33

Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Production and Processing
33

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Education and Training
32

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Economics and Accounting
30

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Transportation
29

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Personnel and Human Resources
27

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Computers and Electronics
24

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Physics
24

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Food Production
23

Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Psychology
23

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Design
19

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology
19

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Communications and Media
18

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Foreign Language
16

Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Telecommunications
16

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Sociology and Anthropology
11

Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.

History and Archeology
7

Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Philosophy and Theology
7

Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Medicine and Dentistry
5

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Therapy and Counseling
3

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Fine Arts
2

Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

69

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity
69

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Deductive Reasoning
66

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Problem Sensitivity
66

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Speech Recognition
66

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Expression
66

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Far Vision
63

The ability to see details at a distance.

Inductive Reasoning
63

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Category Flexibility
56

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Flexibility of Closure
56

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Information Ordering
56

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Written Comprehension
56

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Arm-Hand Steadiness
50

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Control Precision
50

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Extent Flexibility
50

The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Manual Dexterity
50

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Selective Attention
50

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Time Sharing
50

The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

Trunk Strength
50

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

Visual Color Discrimination
50

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Visualization
50

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Depth Perception
47

The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

Finger Dexterity
47

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Fluency of Ideas
47

The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Gross Body Coordination
47

The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.

Gross Body Equilibrium
47

The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

Hearing Sensitivity
47

The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

Multilimb Coordination
47

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Perceptual Speed
47

The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

Static Strength
47

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Mathematical Reasoning
44

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Number Facility
44

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Originality
44

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Spatial Orientation
41

The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Stamina
41

The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Auditory Attention
38

The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

Reaction Time
38

The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Speed of Closure
35

The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

Dynamic Strength
31

The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

Night Vision
31

The ability to see under low-light conditions.

Peripheral Vision
31

The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

Rate Control
31

The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

Response Orientation
31

The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.

Glare Sensitivity
28

The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

Memorization
28

The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.

Sound Localization
28

The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

Wrist-Finger Speed
28

The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Speed of Limb Movement
25

The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Explosive Strength
16

The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Dynamic Flexibility
6

The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
92

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

Telephone Conversations
91

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Exposed to Contaminants
89

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

Freedom to Make Decisions
87

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

Contact With Others
85

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Frequency of Decision Making
85

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
84

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
80

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

Time Pressure
79

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
78

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
78

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
77

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
75

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

Spend Time Walking or Running
74

How much does this job require walking or running?

Duration of Typical Work Week
71

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

Spend Time Standing
71

How much does this job require standing?

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
68

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
66

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
65

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
63

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
62

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
61

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

Consequence of Error
57

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
55

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
55

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
55

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
55

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
54

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

Level of Competition
51

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
50

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
48

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
47

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

Outdoors, Under Cover
47

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

Physical Proximity
47

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
47

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

Health and Safety of Other Workers
46

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

Conflict Situations
43

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

Written Letters and Memos
42

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

Exposed to High Places
41

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
37

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
35

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

Spend Time Sitting
33

How much does this job require sitting?

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
29

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
27

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

Degree of Automation
26

How automated is the job?

Exposed to Disease or Infections
26

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
26

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

Work Schedules
24

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
22

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

E-Mail
17

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

Public Speaking
14

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
13

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

Exposed to Radiation
12

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
12

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
8

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooks

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePoint

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office software

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Work scheduling software

Inventory management software

  • Supply inventory software

Protective hood

  • Protective head coverings

Chemical tanks

  • Pesticide tanks

Screwdrivers

  • Utility screwdrivers

Sprayers

  • Ultra low volume ULV sprayers

Chemical resistant gloves

  • Protective gloves

Respirators

  • Protective respirators

Vacuum cleaners

  • Portable vacuums

Hazardous material protective footwear

  • Chemical-resistant footwear

Mixers or agitators

  • Pesticide agitators

Rakes

  • Garden rakes

Notebook computer

  • Laptop computers

Power drills

  • Electric drills

Shovels

  • Flathead shovels

Digital cameras

  • Digital still cameras

Pneumatic hammer

  • Pneumatic hammers

Gas generators

  • Gasoline powered generators

Goggles

  • Safety goggles

Photocopiers

  • Copy machines

Locking pliers

  • Vise grip pliers

Light trucks or sport utility vehicles

  • Work trucks

Adjustable wrenches

  • Adjustable hand wrenches

Pocket calculator

  • Handheld calculators

Laser fax machine

  • Laser facsimile machines

Claw hammer

  • Claw hammers

Hazardous material protective apparel

  • Chemical-resistant suits

Brooms

    Wet mops

    • Supervise maintenance workers.
    • 84

      A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

      Integrity
      76

      A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

      Perseverance
      75

      A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

      Self-Control
      70

      A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

      Stress Tolerance
      70

      A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

      Achievement Orientation
      66

      A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

      Cooperation
      65

      A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

      Initiative
      63

      A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

      Optimism
      60

      A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

      Sincerity
      60

      A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

      Social Orientation
      60

      A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

      Adaptability
      58

      A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

      Intellectual Curiosity
      57

      A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

      Tolerance for Ambiguity
      56

      A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

      Self-Confidence
      55

      A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

      Leadership Orientation
      54

      A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

      Empathy
      53

      A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

      Innovation
      50

      A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

      Humility
      49

      A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

      61

      Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

      Achievement
      39

      Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

      Working Conditions
      33

      Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

      Recognition
      22

      Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

    • Soil and Plant Scientists
    • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
    • Construction and Building Inspectors
    • Environmental Engineers
    • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners