Integrated Pest Management Specialist - Facilities - SFO (3424) - 168403
About The Position
Under general supervision, inspects trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way (roads, flood control channels, transportation corridors, lots, landscaping and easements, etc.) bodies of water and structures for evidence of various pests and related damage, and takes appropriate steps to resolve problems. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Surveys and inspects trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way and other vegetation, aquatics and structures for evidence of disease or presence of harmful pests by using visual aids, field observations and history records. Monitors pest ecosystems to evaluate the presence of pest species, natural best predators, and conditions that may contribute to pest problems. Assists and provides expertise in the development of integrated pest management program strategy. Utilizes, traps, chemical and non-chemical methods to manage pest. Keeping detailed records of above activities. Mixes, applies and monitors various recommended chemicals, fertilizers, compounds and baits to be used for treatment, elimination or control of specific conditions found. Provides expertise, assistance and training to staff, structural contract service providers and the public about pest biology, the IMP approach, new pest management strategies, and toxicology of pesticides for use. Implements pest control measures in accordance with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program (Chapter 39 of the San Francisco Administrative Code). Operates and maintain specialized equipment such as sprayers of various types, small boat to spray lakes for algae and weed control, and/or large capacity truck sprayer for surface areas. Requisitions and evaluates needed supplies and keeps records of chemicals used and recommendations for spray control operations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- One (1) year of verifiable experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
- Possession of a California Commercial Applicator Certificate (QAC/QAL) which includes one or more of the following categories: Residential, Industrial and Institutional; Landscape Maintenance; Rights-of-way; Forest; Aquatic; and Wood Preservation.
- Possession of a valid California class C driver license.
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
- One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a Structural License
Responsibilities
- Surveys and inspects trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way and other vegetation, aquatics and structures for evidence of disease or presence of harmful pests by using visual aids, field observations and history records.
- Monitors pest ecosystems to evaluate the presence of pest species, natural best predators, and conditions that may contribute to pest problems.
- Assists and provides expertise in the development of integrated pest management program strategy.
- Utilizes, traps, chemical and non-chemical methods to manage pest. Keeping detailed records of above activities.
- Mixes, applies and monitors various recommended chemicals, fertilizers, compounds and baits to be used for treatment, elimination or control of specific conditions found.
- Provides expertise, assistance and training to staff, structural contract service providers and the public about pest biology, the IMP approach, new pest management strategies, and toxicology of pesticides for use.
- Implements pest control measures in accordance with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program (Chapter 39 of the San Francisco Administrative Code).
- Operates and maintain specialized equipment such as sprayers of various types, small boat to spray lakes for algae and weed control, and/or large capacity truck sprayer for surface areas.
- Requisitions and evaluates needed supplies and keeps records of chemicals used and recommendations for spray control operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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