PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN

This is the second of four levels in the Pest Control series. 
 
Incumbents collect field data to determine potential mosquito and/or rodent problems, determine the need for treatment, and apply pesticides.  Responsibilities may include collecting samples from traps; identifying pest species; treating ditches, culverts and catch basins; responding to complaints from the public; moving, fueling and adding pesticides to aircraft; measuring and mixing pesticides; spraying pesticides; calibrating spray equipment; and maintaining records of activities.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

• Conducts field observations to detect the presence of pests including rodents and mosquitoes.
• Applies, mixes, and stores applicable pesticides, sprays, chemicals, and/or related pesticide applications as directed; adds pesticides to aircrafts as assigned.
• Prepares necessary paths to properly apply pesticides which includes clearing brush, and cutting paths.
• Maintains equipment as necessary which includes calibrating equipment and performing preventative maintenance on equipment and notifying supervisor of damaged equipment.
• Responds to complaints from citizens; monitors and tracks breeding sites; inspects and treats areas as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records, and reports related to daily activities including activity reports and work orders.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
8a and 8b LDAF Commercial Applicators Certification within 1 year.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
KNOWLEDGE

• Basic work etiquette;
• Calcasieu Parish geography;
• Field inspection procedures;
• Customer service principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

 
SKILLS

• Conducting field observations;
• Driving safely;
• Handling insecticides and other solvents;
• Recordkeeping;
• Communicating via two-way radio;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•  Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
•  Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
•  Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
•  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE 
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Salary : $16