Pest Control Technician

As the Pest Control Technician, you will:

• Work under direct supervision of a licensed public applicator, train to mix and apply pesticides including restricted-use chemicals, set mechanical traps and use other methods as required to control or exterminate pests as an Industrial, Institutional, and Health Related Pest Control Technician.
• Train on how to inspect infested areas, observe clues such as tracks, food, and structural damage to determine species and population of pest.

For Pest Control Technician, SK1:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• This position is an entry level & has no previous years of experience required
  
Skills Needed:

• Must be able to read, write, and understand/communicate in English to effectively perform in this position
• Daily communication with customers on variety of issues
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must pass a physical examination and successfully pass a medical examination every year to conform with safety regulations
• Respirator protection may be required in certain operations
• Under direct supervision of a licensed public applicator Manage wildlife on campus and airport property
• Become familiar with FFA reg’s at the airport and the DRN when dealing with wildlife using the State permit and the US Fish and Wildlife when using the federal permit and also dealing with the USDA when working at Vet school as well as the Meat lab, both inspected by the USDA
• Must obtain the following within 12 months: Licensed public applicator, 7A and 7B category
• Become familiar with University Policy and Procedures and the different levels of service per building and room types
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license
  

OR

Pest Control Technician, SK2:

Education and Experience:

• Three years previous Pest Control experience as a certified operator

Skills Needed:

• Certification of licensed public applicator category 7A and 7B
• Knowledge of measuring and handling chemicals
• Daily communication with customers on variety of issues
• Ability to read blueprints
• Respiratory protection required in certain operations
• Manage wildlife on campus and airport property
• Familiarity with FFA reg’s at the airport and the DRN when dealing with wildlife using the State permit and the US Fish and Wildlife when using the federal permit and also dealing with the USDA when working at Vet school as well as the Meat lab, both inspected by the USDA
• Must obtain the following within 12 months:
• NRA Firearms certification
• Pyrotechnic certification
• License-Category 8 (community wide mosquito control, public applicator, anticoagulants, & Cy-kick)
• Become familiar with University Policy and Procedures and the different levels of service per building and room types