Pest Control Technician

Westgate Resorts•Gatlinburg, TN

37d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Provide pest control on turf, hotel rooms, and restaurants and in all areas maintained by Westgate. Mix/apply pesticides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. As Pest Control Technician, you will:.

Requirements

One to two years related experience
Commercial Pesticides License
High school diploma OR GED required
Written and verbal communication in English is expected
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts
Strong communication skills required to excel in interactions with guests and colleagues
Ability to be versatile, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Maintain good healthy turf and ornamentals by spraying unwanted pests
Spray turf and ornamentals with herbicides, insecticides and fungicides using several different methods including but not limited to; boom spraying, flood jet, wand and drench spraying
Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formula
Mix pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops
Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions
Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areas
Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
Paid Holidays
401K with generous company match
Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance
Military Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
Pet Insurance
Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
Advancement & development opportunities
Community Involvement Programs