What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) & Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician position at ODU Facilities Management?
Facilities Management at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for the Integrated Pest Management & Plant Health Care Technician (full-time, 12 month) position. The Integrated Pest Management & Plant Health Care Technician will properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well-maintained appearance. Participates in the IPM & PHC maintenance program to enhance aesthetics of campus grounds, infrastructure, gardens, and landscape. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck with or without manual transmission, riding and push mowers, pesticide application equipment, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus.
Required Education : Strong horticultural background in IPM & PHC programs for both turf and ornamental pest & aesthetics management.
Required Qualifications : Working knowledge of sustainable land management and safe work practices. Have a positive attitude and an exceptional ability to get along with others. Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold. Demonstrated ability to lift / move / carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Ability to work independently or with others. Considerable experience in a horticulture related field of service with an emphasis on direct pesticide application and / or oversight. Considerable experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, minimum of one year in fertilization and specialized pest and / or pesticide spray control work is mandatory
Additional Considerations : Considerable on-the-job and / or vocational training in Grounds Maintenance and / or combination of experience with higher level degree or certification in a horticulture related setting. VDACS Commercial Pesticide Applicator license in any category. Virginia Certified Fertilizer Applicator. Any horticulture related certifications. Some experience working in a public or commercial landscape. Some experience working with stormwater management landscapes.
Conditions of Employment : Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings. This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Review Date : The Initial application review date for this position is February 24,2025 and will remain open until filled.
To apply, please visit https : / / jobs.odu.edu / postings / 22619 . Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.
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