Pest Control Technician
The University of Texas at Austin Staff, Austin, TX, United States
Pest Control Technician
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Purpose
To perform pest control duties as prescribed by the supervisor.
Responsibilities
Perform pest control duties to include application of chemicals per label instructions and IPM plan, distribution of monitoring bait stations as directed, installation and monitoring traps as directed, and removal of dead rodents and animals from buildings. Driving University owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this and most other functions.
Inspect facilities for evidence of insects, rodents and damage. Inspections will include general pests and undesirable insects.
Use chemicals and methods for safe control of insects and pests as directed by supervisor.
Complete inspection reports and record chemical usage following state and university guidelines.
Applies pesticides to exterior landscape as directed.
Operate and maintain pest control equipment.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs. Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within the University Operations portfolio and throughout the University of Texas System.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. 3 year experience in extermination, pest control, and/or Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Certified by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) as a commercial or noncommercial applicator or technician in the following categories: general, structural, and termite. If only a licensed technician, you must be able to obtain the certified applicator within 3 months of employment. Experience in lawn and ornamental in landscape maintenance, vegetation management, nursery plant production, and public health pest control is a plus.
Current Class "C" Operator's Driver's License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
TDA Structural Pest Control certified applicator. Specialized training or experience in the pest control trade and IPM. More than three years of experience in pest control and extermination. Experience working as a team member and independently, under pressure of deadlines, and with large numbers of people. Experience working on a college campus or institutional environment.
Salary Range
$50,500 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Uniform of PPE
All weather conditions
Extreme temperatures
Chemical fumes
Standard office
Biohazards
Chemicals
Electrical/Mechanical
Keyboard
Manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Work Shift
Occasional overtime required to support organizational goals and objectives.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Purpose
To perform pest control duties as prescribed by the supervisor.
Responsibilities
Perform pest control duties to include application of chemicals per label instructions and IPM plan, distribution of monitoring bait stations as directed, installation and monitoring traps as directed, and removal of dead rodents and animals from buildings. Driving University owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this and most other functions.
Inspect facilities for evidence of insects, rodents and damage. Inspections will include general pests and undesirable insects.
Use chemicals and methods for safe control of insects and pests as directed by supervisor.
Complete inspection reports and record chemical usage following state and university guidelines.
Applies pesticides to exterior landscape as directed.
Operate and maintain pest control equipment.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs. Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within the University Operations portfolio and throughout the University of Texas System.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. 3 year experience in extermination, pest control, and/or Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Certified by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) as a commercial or noncommercial applicator or technician in the following categories: general, structural, and termite. If only a licensed technician, you must be able to obtain the certified applicator within 3 months of employment. Experience in lawn and ornamental in landscape maintenance, vegetation management, nursery plant production, and public health pest control is a plus.
Current Class "C" Operator's Driver's License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
TDA Structural Pest Control certified applicator. Specialized training or experience in the pest control trade and IPM. More than three years of experience in pest control and extermination. Experience working as a team member and independently, under pressure of deadlines, and with large numbers of people. Experience working on a college campus or institutional environment.
Salary Range
$50,500 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Uniform of PPE
All weather conditions
Extreme temperatures
Chemical fumes
Standard office
Biohazards
Chemicals
Electrical/Mechanical
Keyboard
Manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Work Shift
Occasional overtime required to support organizational goals and objectives.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest