Pest Control Tech

About the role

Oversee and implement an integrated pest management program.

Responsibilities

• Walk pits and cage rows once a week to estimate pest population in all houses.
• Operate different spraying equipment to apply pesticides to buildings and grounds.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly pesticide application schedules.
• Monitor pest populations on the entire complex.
• Maintain all spraying and other pest control equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Education, GED or equivalency (preferred).
• Technical Training (preferred).
• Pass Pesticide Applicators and Handler Examination.
• Certified in Category 7A General and Household Pest Management applicator.
• Be willing to learn maintenance and operating techniques for different pressurized spraying systems.
• Be able to read and understand mixing directions on different chemicals.
• A good understanding of how to shut off and stop equipment is required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to be trained in any of the above areas.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk constantly.
• Grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles.
• Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.