Integrated Pest Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks a Pest Controller in Environmental Management Service. The role focuses on preventing and controlling pest entry, eliminating infestations, and applying integrated pest management across facilities.

Responsibilities include inspecting spaces, reading blueprints, coordinating treatments, maintaining chemical inventory, and operating pest-control equipment. Full-time schedule, weekdays, outdoor/indoor work.

Qualifications

• Selective Placement Factor required for appointment (license and field experience).
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with specified categories.
• Experience includes independent integrated pest management work and proper handling/disposal of pesticides.
• Physical effort includes lifting 50+ pounds and working in varied environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and coordinate treatments with schedules.

Responsibilities

• Seeks out and recognizes a wide variety of pests on the campus.
• Inspects and treats pests in all spaces including crawl spaces and electrical closets.
• Reads blueprints to plan inspections and treatments.
• Coordinates treatments with environmental and mechanical system schedules.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals and equipment.
• Operates a range of pest control vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps daily pest management records and compiles quarterly reports.
• Mixes and applies pesticides per label directions.
• Performs daily care of equipment and performs other related duties.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Interpret Instructions

Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Tools & Equipment

Equipment Operation

Tools

Granular spreader

Spray tank

Spray rigs

Snorkel lift

Hand tanks

Diesel tractors

Forklift

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks a Pest Controller in Environmental Management Service. The role focuses on preventing and controlling pest entry, eliminating infestations, and applying integrated pest management across facilities.

Responsibilities include inspecting spaces, reading blueprints, coordinating treatments, maintaining chemical inventory, and operating pest-control equipment. Full-time schedule, weekdays, outdoor/indoor work.