Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Pest Control Officer on behalf of Luton Borough council.Purpose of position:To carry out pest control treatments, investigate and take action to prevent or minimise infestations and to discharge the council''s statutory duties in connection with stray dogs in order to protect and enhance Luton''s environment. Principal Responsibilities:Respond to a range of pest control service requests by undertaking detailed inspections of premises. Select and monitor appropriate treatment programmes for the control of rodents, insects and other pests. Ensuring response times to all service requests are within Departmental guidelinesUndertake site surveys to identify structural defects to premises and accumulations of waste, identify remedial work and prepare associated legal notices as necessary And enforce relevant legislation in consultation with occupants, owners, landlords and agentsInvestigate a range of dog-related service requests and undertake frequent patrols of open spaces and highways for the purpose of detecting, seizing and kennelling stray dogs in accordance with established procedures. Be responsible for ascertaining the owner and take all reasonable steps for repatriationMaintain accurate records of all dog related and pest control activity, in order to facilitate effective customer care, an efficient and humane dog warden service and to comply with the council''s enforcement policyKeep the pest control/dog warden vehicle in a clean an