#25331 Pest Control Technician M-F 7A-330P

As the Pest Control Technician:

• Inspect infested area and recommend treatment, basing diagnosis on knowledge of pests’ habits and pesticides.
• Mix and apply pesticides including restricted-use chemicals, set mechanical traps and use other methods as required to control or exterminate pest as an Industrial, Institutional, and Health Related Pest Control Technician (7A category) or as a Structural/Wood Destroying Pest Control Technician (7B category).
• Work under general supervision
• Assist with training new crew members.

Approximately the first six months of work in this position will be M-F 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and then transition to an Evening shift.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three years previous pest control experience as a certified operator

Skills Needed:

• Ability to read, write, and understand/communicate in English in order to effectively perform in this position
• Ability to read blueprints
• Familiarity with FFA reg’s at the airport and the DRN when dealing with wildlife using the State permit and the US Fish and Wildlife when using the federal permit and also dealing with the USDA when working at Vet school as well as the Meat lab, both inspected by the USDA
• Manage wildlife on campus and airport property
• Certification of licensed public applicator category 7A and 7B
• Knowledge of measuring and handling chemicals
• Daily communication with customers on variety of issues
• Must pass a physical examination and successfully pass a medical examination every year to conform with safety regulations
• Respiratory protection required in certain operations

Must obtain the following within 12 months:

• Pyrotechnic certification
• Become familiar with University Policy and Procedures and the different levels of service per building and room types
• NRA Firearms certification
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license
• Category 8 (community wide mosquito control, public applicator, anticoagulants, and Cy-kick) license

What is helpful (Preferred):

• Familiarity with Purdue campus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.77 per hour

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Lafayette, IN 47907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person