Pest Control Technician

Job Number: 25-107

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: Department of Community Housing

City: Bapchule, AZ

Location: 1362 N. Harvey Road

Area of Interest: Housing

Salary/ Hourly Rate: $15.86 - $19.61 Hourly

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

Distinguishing Features Of The Class The Pest Control Technician performs skilled, specialized work involving the use of fumigants and pesticides. Incumbent will position, trap, and exterminate insects, vermin, and rodents in public housing units and kill weeds and nuisance vegetation in surrounding grounds areas. The Pest Control Technician is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective periodic inspections and treatment schedules for premises and properties owned or managed through the Department of Community Housing of the Gila River Indian Community.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly pest control treatment schedule; apply preventive pest control treatments.
• Inspect all public housing units and surrounding grounds for evidence of weed or pest infestation; apply appropriate extermination measures.
• Execute work assignments in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, department regulations and standards of safety appropriate to the pest control trade.
• Maintain sprayer and other equipment in good functioning and operating condition; perform daily routine maintenance on assigned tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain record of material safety data sheets, manuals, and reports.
• Maintain certification in the following categories; industrial, structural, institutional, and health related pest control.
• Maintain licensing by attending yearly class updates on pest control.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skill And Ability

• Thorough knowledge of a variety of pesticides, fumigants, poisons and other toxic materials and their use in the control of insects, rodents, vermin and weed infestations.
• Thorough knowledge of EPA, OSHA, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to pest control treatment and prevention.
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in weed and pest control.
• Skill in effective and safe use of pest control materials and chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow routine and written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain accurate work records and prepare clear, concise reports of work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials, and the public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Required Experience And Training High School diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in pest or vector control and applying pest control chemicals to exterminate insects, rodents and eradicate weeds..

Additional Requirement

• Structural Pest Control Commission Applicator License or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire date.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Director or designee

Benefits The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473) . The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application .

Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)

Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)

Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)

Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED. Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org