Facility Pest Control Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Asheville, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Pest Control Technician plans, implements, and manages a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program for the Charles George VA Medical Center and the Franklin VA Clinic. The position carries out interior and exterior pest control measures across both facilities to help maintain a safe, healthy, and pest-free environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors.

The technician develops pest maintenance schedules and program plans, conducts surveillance and troubleshooting, and selects chemical or physical methods to control infestations. The work includes identifying, controlling, and preventing household, structural, public-health, nuisance, and plant pests; selecting, mixing, and applying restricted-use and general-use pesticides; determining suitable toxicity and chemical solutions; and calibrating and maintaining pest-control equipment.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening and weekend on-call work may be required based on service needs, including responding to emergencies. Assignments may be indoors or outdoors, sometimes in cramped, uncomfortable, poorly ventilated, or limited-access spaces. The position may involve working at heights, wearing safety equipment, and moving furniture or equipment during treatment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• A current, valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods.
• Ability to work from ladders or lifts and at heights exceeding 20 feet when needed.
• Ability to work in cramped or uncomfortable positions and frequently stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in uncomfortable conditions.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation and pre-employment physical.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Completion of a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• NC Pest Control License must be obtained within 11 months of hire.
• Applicants must meet the position requirements by the announcement closing date of October 26, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• NC Pest Control License (preferred, but required within 11 months of hire).
• Pest-control and pest-identification experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program for the Charles George VA Medical Center and the Franklin VA Clinic.
• Conduct interior and exterior pest-control measures throughout the medical center campus and clinic.
• Develop pest-maintenance schedules, determine required materials, and select appropriate application methods.
• Devise and maintain pest-program plans and conduct ongoing pest surveillance and troubleshooting.
• Choose chemical or physical approaches to control pest infestations.
• Use floor plans and blueprints to locate potential pest harborages and avoid building supports, wiring, plumbing, and ductwork when planning applications.
• Identify, control, and prevent infestations of household, structural, public-health, nuisance, and plant pests.
• Select, mix, and apply restricted-use and general-use pesticides to control insects, vertebrate pests, and plant pests.
• Determine appropriate pesticide toxicity and chemical solutions.
• Calibrate pest-control equipment and adjust nozzle settings.
• Perform operator maintenance on application equipment using hand tools.
• Move furniture and equipment as part of the treatment process.
• Wear required safety equipment, including respirators, gloves, and other personal protective devices.
• Respond to or remain on call for emergencies when needed to prevent service interruptions or delays in patient care.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed