ONET Occupations » 37-2021.00

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.35)
  2. Handle, tend, feed - Things (4.33)
  3. Coordinate - People (4.26)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.23)
  5. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.04)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (3.95)
  7. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.95)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.90)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.90)
  10. Listen - People (3.88)
  11. Speak - People (3.88)
  12. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.82)
  13. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.79)
  14. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.63)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)
  19. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.50)
  20. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)
  21. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  3. Writing (3.62)
  4. Speaking (3.62)
  5. Time Management (3.62)
  6. Monitoring (3.50)
  7. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  2. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Written Expression (3.63)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  8. Oral Expression (3.50)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  10. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  11. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.56)
  2. Integrity (4.50)
  3. Dependability (4.42)
  4. Self Control (4.40)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.27)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.23)
  7. Initiative (4.06)
  8. Independence (4.06)
  9. Concern for Others (3.90)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.88)
  11. Innovation (3.82)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.63)
  13. Persistence (3.60)
  14. Analytical Thinking (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.44)
  2. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.39)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.36)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.35)
  5. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.35)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.33)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.33)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.31)
  9. Scheduling Work and Activities (4.26)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.17)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.08)
  12. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.06)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (4.04)
  14. Performing General Physical Activities (4.03)
  15. Documenting/Recording Information (3.99)
  16. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.95)
  17. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.95)
  18. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.93)
  19. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.81)
  20. Selling or Influencing Others (3.79)
  21. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.69)
  22. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.66)
  23. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.53)
  24. Processing Information (3.50)
  1. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (4.35)
  2. Use Plant Disease Control Techniques (4.33)
  3. Inspect Premises Or Structure For Evidence Of Deterioration Or Damage (4.33)
  4. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.08)
  5. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.03)
  6. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (4.03)
  7. Capture Animals For Control, Identification, Relocation, Sale Or Humane Purposes (4.03)
  8. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.99)
  9. Resolve Or Assist Workers To Resolve Work Problems (3.95)
  10. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.50)