Exterminator

Providence Housing Authority•Providence, RI

10h

About The Position

The Exterminator performs general pest-control duties at Authority properties, inspecting, monitoring, and treating apartment units and common areas. The role applies baits, gels, chemicals, and other pest-control products and devices in accordance with safety standards and the PHA Integrated Pest Management Practices and Procedures. The Exterminator treats pests including ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, bees, mice, and rats, recommends suitable products and equipment, and works with outside contractors when an infestation exceeds the control of in-house staff. The position also performs unskilled maintenance, groundskeeping, cleaning, custodial, and routine property-upkeep duties as assigned. Work includes preparing vacant units, handling trash and heavy items, maintaining grounds and common areas, removing snow and ice, responding to minor-repair work orders, tracking basic supplies and equipment, and operating agency vehicles.

Requirements

Ability to understand English at a level acceptable for productivity standards.
High school diploma.
Two years of experience applying exterminating products and devices.
Unrestricted Rhode Island Class 2 driver's license, except for corrective lenses.
Valid Rhode Island Commercial Applicator License.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments.
Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel.
Ability to relate to and interact with elderly and disabled residents and families in low- and moderate-income housing settings.
Ability to be flexible and work under time pressure.
Ability and willingness to learn appropriate skills, accept responsibility, and complete assignments as directed.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in maintenance or construction.
Prior experience working in a public housing setting.

Responsibilities

Inspect, monitor, and treat apartment units and common areas at Authority properties.
Follow and implement the PHA Integrated Pest Management Practices and Procedures.
Apply products necessary to control pests, including ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, bees, mice, and rats.
Work with outside contractors when an infestation becomes acute or exceeds the control of in-house staff.
Maintain expertise in pest control and recommend appropriate products and equipment.
Perform maintenance tasks for properties and grounds.
Clean units before and after vacancy, remove trash, and wash or vacuum floors and clean windows, walls, floors, and fixtures.
Mow, weed, prune shrubbery, water plants and lawns, and fertilize grounds.
Plow, shovel, sand, and remove snow and ice.
Lift, load, and move heavy objects, appliances, furniture, building materials, and supplies.
Sweep and pick up common areas, parking lots, and grounds.
Drive agency vehicles to deliver or remove supplies, materials, and trash.
Dig trenches and holes in preparation for other work.
Use hand tools and implements for custodial and grounds work.
Maintain the safe, sanitary, and attractive condition of grounds and common areas at assigned locations.
Perform custodial tasks at agency properties, including community rooms, offices, and maintenance shops.
Respond to work orders for minor repairs and general upkeep of assigned areas.
Account for basic supplies, materials, tools, and equipment stored at assigned areas.
Operate agency vehicles with up to 2-ton capacity, as assigned.