Pest Control Technician

Westgate Resorts•Gatlinburg, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician provides pest control services on turf, in hotel rooms and restaurants, and in all areas maintained by Westgate. The role involves mixing and applying pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides using methods such as sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, and other chemical applications to trees, shrubs, lawns, and botanical crops. The technician helps maintain healthy turf and ornamentals and performs other tasks assigned by resort operations leadership.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Maintain healthy turf and ornamentals by spraying unwanted pests.
Spray turf and ornamentals with herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides using methods including boom spraying, flood jet, wand spraying, 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.
Apply pesticides to specified depths, accounting for weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions.
Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
Paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Daily Pay access.
Pregnancy, parental leave, and adoption assistance.
Wellness programs.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Tuition assistance.
Military leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
Pet insurance.
Exclusive discounts on hotels, cruises, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, and more.
Low-cost gym membership.
David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship of up to $40,000 annually for one eligible dependent of a current team member.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Community involvement opportunities.