Integrated Pest Management Specialist - Facilities - SFO (3424) - 163039
About The Position
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. This announcement has been amended to reflect changes with the application deadline. Applicants who already applied need not to reapply. 2/27: Extended application deadline to Friday, March 6, 2026. 2/18: Extended application deadline to Friday, February 27, 2026. Application Opening: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Application Deadline: Apply immediately . Application filing will be open at least through 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and will close any time thereafter. Salary Range: $97,422 - $118,378 Recruitment ID: PBT-3424-163039 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines. As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity. SFO is more than an airport — we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience. Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com , and follow us on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , Bluesky and Threads .
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 maintains 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
