Licensed Pest Controller

Job Overview:

Under broad supervision, oversees activities in the management of nuisance pests, disease, vector and health pest, structure damaging pests or organisms, lawn turf and ornamental plant pests, vegetation, invertebrate and vertebrate pests using chemical solutions, toxic gases, powders, pastes or baits, and mechanical traps. Plan and provide day to day guidance for proper correction and treatments. This position may work in multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Serves as an informational and technical resource about pest control services to field personnel and various customers.
• Determine types of infestation based on observation and/or testing.
• Determine proper treatment method, process, and materials required.
• Coordinate with Pest Control lead, Pest Control manager, site manager and/or grounds crews for application schedule.
• Ensure that all pesticides are effectively use according to their labeling and stored in a secure location not accessible to non-authorized personnel and disposed of in a legal manner.
• May train and supervise agents working under the direction of the Pest Controller.
• May be responsible for maintaining a database on all pesticide application per state and federal regulations.
• Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
• Use of sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.
• Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern requirements, types of infestations, and velocities.
• May be responsible for setting, moving, and releasing mechanical traps to kill or trap pests.
• May clean areas that harbor pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels, and/or mops preparatory to treatment.
• Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency, using water, gasoline, lubricants, or hand tools.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations about the following: agricultural pest control, spill response, personnel protection equipment including respiratory protection.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to accurately record all pesticide applications.
• Computer literacy skills to use word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and others.
• Interface with customers to support a positive working relationship.
• Strong communications and people skills.
• High School Diploma or GED
• CERTIFICATES, OR LICENSES REQUIRED: (depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:)
• Commercial Applicator Certification
• Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Who we are and what we do:

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ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

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