Pest Controller

$51,085 - $51,085/Yr

PRIDE Industries - Beale Air Force Base, CA

Full-time

Remote - Beale Air Force Base, CA

Educational Services

About the position

PRIDE Industries is seeking a dedicated Pest Controller to join our team at Beale AFB, CA. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of $24.56 per hour and is designed for individuals who are passionate about pest management and environmental safety. The Pest Controller will work under broad supervision to oversee activities related to the management of weeds, lawn turf, ornamental plant pests, and vegetation control. The role involves planning and providing day-to-day guidance for appropriate corrections and treatments, ensuring that pest control services are delivered effectively and safely. As a Pest Controller, you will serve as an informational and technical resource regarding pest control services to field personnel and various customers. You will be responsible for determining types of infestations based on observation and/or testing, and selecting appropriate treatment methods, processes, and materials required for effective pest management. Coordination with the Pest Control lead, Pest Control manager, site manager, and grounds crews will be essential for scheduling applications and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position requires a strong commitment to safety and compliance, as you will ensure that all pesticides are used according to their labeling, stored securely, and disposed of legally. You may also be required to train and supervise agents working under your direction, maintain a database on pesticide applications, and perform various physical tasks related to pest control operations. This role is primarily field-based, involving travel to different worksite locations for surveillance, treatments, and quality control, and may expose you to various environmental conditions and substances requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an informational and technical resource regarding pest control services to field personnel and various customers.
• Determine types of infestation based on observation and/or testing.
• Determine appropriate 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 used in accordance with their labeling and safely stored in a secure location not accessible to non-authorized personnel and disposed of in a legal manner.
• Train and supervise agents working under the direction of the Pest Controller as required.
• Maintain a database on all pesticide application per state and federal regulations as required.
• Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
• Use sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.
• Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern requirements, types of infestations, and velocities.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal regulations regarding agricultural pest control, spill response, and personnel protection equipment including respiratory protection.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to accurately record all pesticide applications.
• Computer literacy including skill to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications may be required.
• 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 maintain a positive working relationship; Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Commercial Applicator Cert (Category A and B) or Qualified Applicator License
• Valid Driver's License