PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN - 40003800

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide integrated pest management in the prevention of pest infestation in and around County buildings and property. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings and other areas to ascertain pest control needs, the extent of damage to property, and to develop treatment plans.
• Applies chemical solutions, powders, and gases in rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or in outdoor areas in order to eliminate and control pests.
• Sets mechanical traps and applies other non-chemical pest control methods as needed.
• Orders, maintains, utilizes, and maintains inventory records of pesticides in accordance with applicable laws.
• Presents mosquito control educational and training programs to public school children.
• Assists with providing cost estimates for repairs, installations, and maintenance.
• Responds to work orders for repair of County buildings and facilities as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of pest management or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Requires a Category B-Pesticide License and a Phase P-Applicator Certification by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of the fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Work Environment

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors.

Pay

$51,726.00 - $87,871.00

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, nonexempt.

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.