Integrated Pest Management Lead Technician

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

5d • $36,000 - $39,000

About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is hiring an Integrated Pest Management Lead Technician in Landscape AUX. The position assists with identifying, monitoring, and managing agricultural and structural pests and plant diseases affecting campus landscapes and facilities. Work includes inspecting indoor and outdoor properties, developing and maintaining an Integrated Pest Management schedule with the supervisor, coordinating inspections, applying approved pest management products, maintaining safety documentation, and supporting proper product storage, handling, and disposal.

The role also performs general landscape maintenance and snow removal and operates, calibrates, maintains, and inspects equipment and vehicles used for landscape, pest management, and snow removal work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a slightly alternate schedule in summer. Overtime is required as needed for special events and inclement weather, and the employee must work all home football games. The position is designated as essential to university operations and requires work during authorized closings.

The position is full-time, classified, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime. The pay range is $36,000–$39,000. It is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after six months and $1,000 after 12 months. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Requirements

• Knowledge of pest entrapment, removal, and extermination.
• Knowledge of pesticides, herbicides, and related products.
• Knowledge of landscaping practices and procedures.
• Ability to correctly mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and similar products using specified equipment.
• Ability to identify pests and plant diseases, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to use landscape equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and snow-removal equipment.
• Basic knowledge of leadership skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods in varied environmental conditions.
• Must have a current Virginia Pesticide Registered Technician License upon hire.
• Must be at least 19 years old and have held a valid driver’s license for at least 24 consecutive months.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, monitoring, and managing agricultural and structural pests and plant diseases affecting campus landscapes and facilities.
• Conduct or assist with inspections of indoor and outdoor properties and facilities, on and off campus, to identify insects, rodents, plant diseases, and other pests.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an Integrated Pest Management schedule and calendar with the supervisor, including coordinating inspection timeframes.
• Coordinate and schedule pest management inspections with customers, supervisors, and other appropriate personnel.
• Apply approved pesticides, chemicals, and other pest management products in accordance with IPM plans, product labels, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain current Safety Data Sheets and required documentation for pesticides, chemicals, and other pest management products.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures for the proper storage, handling, and disposal of pesticides, chemicals, and products no longer in use.
• Perform general landscape maintenance and snow removal according to Facilities Management policies and safety procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and routinely inspect specialized tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles used in landscape maintenance, pest management, and snow removal.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Work all home football games and work during authorized closings as an employee designated essential to university operations.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave.
• 19 paid holidays annually.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Balanced Dukes employee wellness and work-life integration resources, events, and support.
• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, with $1,000 paid after six months and $1,000 after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

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