Pest Control Tech

Key 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.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Education And/or Experience: 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.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: 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; Be willing to be trained in any of the above areas.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Pay

The starting rate for this position is $17.33, incremental increases are earned through developing skills and qualifications.