Pest Controller

What you'd do

• Major duties include, but not limited to: Maintains treatment records and library of pest control information.
• Applies Insecticides and Pesticides using a pressure type hand sprayer in a light or course spray, an electric Duster or fogger depending on the areas to be treated and the targeted pest.
• Spray chemical solutions, powders, and gases on or near surfaces to eliminate pests.
• Identify invading pests, including rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitos, or bed bugs.
• Set mechanical traps and place bait.
• Remove dead rodents after extermination.
• Ensure area is empty when product is applied.
• Air out area after application.
• Identify damage to property.
• Inspect property to ascertain wall and roof porosity and possible sites of pest invasion.
• Access infested locations.
• Cut or bore into buildings to access infested areas.
• Pour pesticides over location.
• Clean and remove pesticides after application.
• Study preliminary reports and diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
• Measure area dimensions requiring treatment.
• Clean and remove blockages to facilitate application.
• Position and fasten edges of tarpaulins over building and tape vents to ensure air-tight environment and check for leaks.
• Check for possible leaks or exposure.
• Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application.
• Power-spray chemicals onto surfaces.
• Read, understand and follow chemical label instructions.
• Properly dispose of all products and containers.
• Develop a written "bed bug action plan" in advance of problems being identified with specific procedures and responsibilities for responding to a bed bug incident.
• Estimate materials and time needed to complete task.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency).
• Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Controller/PD04441O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized