Pest Control Technician

Presidio Trust • San Francisco, CA

1d • $33

About The Position

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join its Buildings Department. The Presidio Trust is a unique federal agency that stewards and shares the Presidio, one of the most visited national park sites in America and a place where people live and businesses thrive. The Trust manages the Presidio through a triple bottom line focus: being visited and loved by all, being a model of environmental stewardship, and demonstrating excellence in all our operations. Reporting to the Trade Supervisor, the Pest Control Technician assists with landscape and structural pest control to maintain the Presidio Trust spaces in a safe, sanitary, and environmentally conscientious manner. This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $32.79 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by May 1, 2026, will receive first consideration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and Three (3) years experience in the field of commercial and residential pest control.
• Valid State of California Class C Driver License.
• California Structural Pest Control Board Structural Pest Control Applicator License (Branch 2) or equivalent.
• Must obtain California Department of Pesticide Regulation Pest Control Applicators Certificate (Category B) and/or complete Laws and Regulations exam within one (1) year of hire.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing pest control operations; functions, qualities, and characteristics of pesticides; climate, insects, plant diseases and other conditions affecting growth of vegetation and/or plants in the local area.
• Use and application of equipment and tools used for pest control, principles and practices of work safety.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes meeting quality standards for services, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb ladders.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.

Responsibilities

• Apply the principles of the Presidio Trust Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program and a variety of techniques including physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological methods to control unwanted landscape and structural pests including weeds, insects, vermin, gophers and other rodents and animals.
• Inspect and monitor landscape areas, buildings, other areas, and structures to identify pest problems, source of infestation, extent of damage and access for control of problem pest.
• Maintain work records including daily work reports and work order time and materials.
• Respond as appropriate to requests, questions, comments and concerns from the public, residents, tenants, and Presidio staff using principles of customer service; reports any problems or issues to Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees