Pest Control Technician

The position is located in Wasco, CA

Pest Control Operator/Designated Pest Control Technician

This Job Description includes activities assigned specifically to the Pest Control Operator (PCO). However, tasks outlined as part of the PCO’s responsibility may be delegated to Designated Pest Control Technicians to be carried out under the PCO’s direct supervision. The PCO and Pest Control Technician will observe all Central Valley Eggs’ SOPs and GMPs, as well as any food safety and quality regulations, state laws, and federal laws pertaining to the work performed. This position reports to the Compliance Manager. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties to be performed, and other duties outside of normal scope may be assigned by the Compliance Manager as deemed necessary.

Pest Control Operator/Pest Control Technician job description overview:

The PCO and Pest Control Technician will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all pest activity on the site. Pests to be controlled are defined as:

· Objectionable insects (flies, cockroaches, spiders, wasps, termites, bees, etc.) that may pose a risk to humans, food safety, or structural integrity of buildings, or that may vector diseases important to poultry.

· Objectionable animals, particularly rodents (mice, rats, ground squirrels, etc.) that may damage products and structures, vector disease, or create unsafe ground conditions on the site.

· Birds that may vector diseases or parasites.

· Unwanted vegetation (weeds) that may provide harborage for pests around poultry houses and processing plant

The PCO and Pest Control Technician will be responsible for maintaining records of all operations performed and will review trending of pest data to assess program effectiveness, recognize increasing pest pressure, and take proactive steps to control pests before corrective action levels are reached. Records to be maintained include, but are not limited to:

· Interior monitoring trap service log

· Exterior bait station service log

· Fly index logs

· Pesticide application logs

· Training logs for self and Designated Pest Control Technicians

· Documentation of corrective actions when corrective action thresholds are met

The PCO and Pest Control Technician will determine and apply, with guidance from the Compliance Manager or an outside Pest Control Advisor, appropriate methods of controlling pests on the site. Any use of pesticides or other control methods will be performed in strict adherence to state and federal law, product labeling specifications, and applicable safety regulations. Control methods may include:

· Use of baits or traps to kill or capture unwanted insects or rodents

· Use of insecticide sprays or insect growth regulators to control unwanted insect populations

· Use of herbicide sprays to control unwanted vegetation and maintain a minimum four-foot-wide weed-free area around all structures

· Use of mechanical controls (mowing, cultivation, etc.) to control vegetation, eliminate harborage areas and destroy burrows/nesting areas

· Use of barriers, visual deterrents, sound-emitting deterrents, etc., to discourage wild bird activity on the site

· Ensuring that buildings are properly sealed against rodent or insect entries

· Other methods as necessary

The PCO and Pest Control Technician will maintain all required licensing necessary to apply pesticides and will attend any required continuing education courses to keep licensing current. Additionally, the PCO will be responsible for filing any usage reports, intent to apply reports, or other documentation necessary to comply with the laws of the state.

The PCO and Pest Control Technician will be the point of contact for any pest sightings on the site. When notified by the Production or Processing staff of any pest concern (i.e., a wild bird in a poultry house, mouse activity in houses or the plant, insect swarms, etc.), the PCO will take appropriate action to remove or control the pest(s).

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to meet physical requirements of the job, including long periods of standing, bending, and lifting, occasionally up to 50 lbs.

· Continuously lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds; regularly lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 75 pounds

· Frequently stoop/crouch/bend/climb/push/pull objects to complete the essential functions of this position.

· Vision sufficient to safely perform the essential job tasks.

· Exposure to outside temperatures and conditions

Pest Control Operator Job Description Continued:

Preferred Skills, Competencies, and Experience:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, tractor, and spray equipment.

· Possess good judgment, dependability, adaptability, and punctuality.

· Ability to work in a diverse team environment.

Education Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Note: A valid Driver’s License is required for insurance purposes. The SiteManager retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.