Tech, Pest Control

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Technician, Pest Control performs skilled pest-control work in and around district buildings and facilities. Duties include fogging and larviciding operations for mosquito control, controlling hyacinth and other noxious weeds, and applying treatments for pests in district facilities. This is a non-OTETA position. The technician operates vehicles and mounted equipment, prepares and applies insecticides and other pest-control materials, determines the equipment and materials needed for assignments, and coordinates work with school staff. The position also maintains service-vehicle inventory records, prepares operational reports, responds to work orders and after-hours emergency call-outs, and performs cleanup and work-site restoration. District employees are expected to provide regular and predictable attention to their work; support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; act with civility, respect, and professionalism; and maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties. The role requires safe work practices, attendance at required training, and performance of other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks may change according to district needs.

Requirements

Obtain Limited Structural Pest Control Certification and/or Limited Lawn and Ornamental Certification for Pest Control within 90 days of hire.
Possess a Class E driver’s license and comply with the district’s Safe Driver Plan.
Pass the district’s Respirator Fitness testing requirement.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Perform calculations involving figures and amounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Understand and carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Use Microsoft Office.
Successfully pass a written and/or physical test of knowledge of basic terms and/or tools and their use to be eligible for an interview.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 55 pounds and performing the listed physical activities.
Work in the listed environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, loud noise, cleaning chemicals, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, possible electrical shock, and high exposed places; wear eye protection as required.

Responsibilities

Operate fogging and larviciding automotive equipment for mosquito control or similar equipment for controlling hyacinth and other noxious weeds.
Perform spraying and chemical-placement procedures for pest control in and around district buildings and facilities.
Operate vehicles and mounted fogging equipment to apply chemical insecticides to the air or prescribed areas.
Operate vehicles and mounted larviciding equipment to treat affected areas or apply oil to water areas.
Mix insecticides for fogging and larviciding equipment and prepare materials for control of noxious weeds and pests.
Determine the equipment and tools needed and calculate materials required for assigned duties.
Coordinate projects and tasks with school staff, notify site personnel about materials to remove from surfaces, and schedule student relocations as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate inventory records for the assigned service vehicle, tools, and equipment.
Move and place ladders and operate them safely; use miscellaneous maintenance tools safely and in accordance with district and OSHA regulations.
Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and/or monthly operational reports as required.
Apply preventative pest-control treatments within district buildings along a prescribed route.
Treat exterior building perimeters for soil-borne insects.
Spray or remove exterior bee or spider nests along building overhangs, eaves, or playground areas.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to work orders for insect infestations in facilities.
Use equipment, tools, materials, and district vehicles safely and maintain equipment and tools.
Clean up and restore work sites, including removing excess materials, cleaning floors, rearranging furniture, and wiping surfaces.
Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs, including overseeing after-hours termite treatments.
Attend district-required safety and other training to keep current with technology relevant to essential duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow district expectations for dependability, work quality, teamwork, productivity, and safety and security.