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Military Pest Control Specialists

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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Pest control specialists use their expertise to protect military members and their families from diseases borne of insects. They conduct assessments and determine what pest management actions are needed to control and prevent infestations in military facilities and the surrounding environment. They interact with other military medical providers and follow environmental compliance guidelines.

What is the work environment like?

Pest control specialists work indoors and outdoors to control pests.

Compensation

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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.

  • Always fixed based on rank and service time.
  • Distributed monthly.
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Military Details

Is this a staff or leadership role?

Enlisted
Officer
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
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What does the training for this role entail?

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for pest control specialists consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction. Training content may include:

  • Identification and mitigation of health hazards
  • Pest control procedures and equipment

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    90%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    8%

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Skills and Interest

What skills will set you up for success?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Sales and Marketing

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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