Fumigation - General Labor

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Assist in the preparation of proper enclosing of a building for fumigation purposes and assist in the removal
of enclosure material upon completion of the fumigation process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the proper enclosure of building, including covering of building with tarpaulins, sealing off all open spaces and closing all building vents.
• Lift and carry 160-pound rolled tarps up a two-story ladder.
• Assist in setting up gas equipment.
• Help in removal of all enclosures and fumigation materials used.
• Clean up after the fumigation process.
• Help store all equipment in proper place.
• May assist in application of the chemicals.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
  customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
  common fractions, and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terminix Service Company, locally owned since 1947, is the Greater New Orleans’ area leader in termite, pest control, and related services.

Company Description

Terminix Service Company, locally owned since 1947, is the Greater New Orleans’ area leader in termite, pest control, and related services.