Integrated Pest Management Lead Technician

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is hiring an Integrated Pest Management Lead Technician to support pest management, landscape maintenance, and snow removal across campus and other properties. The position is classified, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a slightly different schedule during summer months. Overtime is required as needed for special events and inclement weather, and the employee must work all home football games. This is an essential position; the employee must work during authorized closings.

The employee assists with identifying, monitoring, and managing agricultural and structural pests and plant diseases; conducts property inspections; supports the development and upkeep of an Integrated Pest Management schedule; and applies approved pest-management products in accordance with plans, product labels, and applicable laws. Other duties include maintaining product safety documentation, supporting safe storage and disposal procedures, performing landscape maintenance and snow removal, and operating and maintaining related equipment, machinery, and vehicles.

The position pays $36,000–$39,000 and is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after six months and $1,000 after 12 months in the position. Employment is contingent on a successful criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record. A current Virginia Pesticide Registered Technician License is required upon hire.

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 hold 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 a minimum of 24 consecutive months.
• Successful criminal background check and acceptable motor vehicle record are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, monitoring, and managing agricultural and structural pests and plant diseases affecting campus landscapes and facilities.
• Inspect or assist with inspections of indoor and outdoor properties and facilities, on and off campus, for insects, rodents, plant diseases, and other agricultural or structural pests.
• Assist the supervisor with developing, implementing, and maintaining an Integrated Pest Management schedule and calendar, 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 according to established IPM plans, product label requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain current Safety Data Sheets and required documentation for products used in pest-management activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures for proper storage, handling, and disposal of pesticides, chemicals, and other products no longer in use.
• Perform general landscape maintenance and snow removal in accordance with Facilities Management policies and safety procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and routinely inspect specialized tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles used for landscape maintenance, pest management, and snow removal.
• Work all home football games and during periods of authorized closings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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 well-being program and related resources, events, and support.
• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,000 after six months and $1,000 after 12 months in the position.
• Overtime eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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