About this role
Pest Controller I
Summary: Detects pest infestations in schools, centers, administrative building, or shops; treats structures, buildings, and grounds to prevent or exterminate insects and rodents.
Qualifications: Required
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate. • One (1) year of experience in commercial pest control and extermination. • Possession of a valid 7A (General Pest Certification) and 7B (Wood destroying Pest Certification) from the state of Virginia. • Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record. • May be required to work an evening and/or night shift on a regular or rotating basis, accept call-back overtime or regular overtime, and/or agree to assume an emergency call-out list status. • Knowledge of the prevention, elimination, and control of household pests and pests that are harmful to building structures, stored materials, and vegetation. • Knowledge of the habits, physical characteristics, hiding areas, and food sources of a wide variety of pests. • Knowledge of insecticides and their toxicity. • Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions. • Knowledge of basic computer skills. • Skill in recognizing conditions conducive to pest infestation, detecting concealed infestations, and selecting equipment, materials, and methods for specific conditions and results desired. • Ability to perform the work from planning to completion stages and provide complete coverage without danger to people and domestic or laboratory animals. • Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers' manuals. • Ability to estimate time and material needs, determine when the repair is not economically practical, and perform routine clerical tasks and arithmetical computations. • Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Preferred
• Completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program.
Major Duties/Essential Functions: • Inspects existing structures and vegetation for signs of insects and rodents. • Determines best method of treatment to prevent or rid structure of insects and rodents. • Drills block or brick constructed foundation walls to insert chemical treatment. • Performs exterior treatments of building foundations for preventive measures. • Treats structures as they are being constructed to prevent termite infestation. • Maintains records indicating location, type of treatment, and date of treatment. • Visits structures on a scheduled basis for signs of possible reinfestation. • Performs simple carpentry tasks in order to treat inaccessible areas. • Performs work at schools, centers, and administrative buildings or in a shop. • Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials. • Performs operator maintenance on vehicle and keeps it in orderly condition. • Keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used. • May be required to work an evening and/or night shift on a regular or rotating basis, accept call-back overtime or regular overtime, and/or agree to assume an emergency call-out list status. • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: This job requires strength, agility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform all tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must adhere to all site safety regulations and may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, climb ladders, and/or kneel. There may be exposure to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, heavy equipment, moving machinery, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises. This job requires lifting up to 25 lbs., periodically lifting/moving up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. alone or with assistance.