Pest Control Technician Full-time

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

To perform pest control duties as prescribed by the supervisor.

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.

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.

$50,500 + depending on qualifications

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

Occasional overtime required to support organizational goals and objectives.

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest