IPM Lawn & Ornamental Technician

Compass Group USA; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and growth opportunities

Same-day pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, a Compass Group company, is hiring for a full-time Lawn and Ornamental position at TAMU PV in Prairie View, TX. The role involves applying IPM methods, pest control, and maintaining safe, compliant work practices.

Requirements include 1 year of groundskeeping and spray experience preferred, plus a State Certified Applicator license within 90 days. Pay ranges $17-$19 per hour with comprehensive benefits and same-day pay option.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in performing IPM applications or equivalent education.
• Must obtain a State Certified Applicator license in Pest category within 90 days.
• Understands pesticide labels and instructions, pesticide handling/storage, equipment calibration, application procedures/timing and proper utilization of basic IPM delivery tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures for the management of pests including rats, mice, termites, cockroaches, spiders, bedbugs, ants, fleas, bees, wasps, bats, skunks, possums, squirrels and raccoons.
• Posts warning signs and locks building doors to secure area to be fumigated.
• Implements quality standards; conducts and documents follow-up inspections.
• Handles and stores pesticides.
• Operates truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
• Calibrates, maintains and repairs equipment.
• Properly utilizes basic IPM delivery tools and equipment.
• Stays current on practices and all local, state, and federal codes and regulations related to IPM for structural pest maintenance.
• Records all work activities performed.
• Cleans work site after completion of job.
• Attends required training to maintain commercial applicators license for Pest category.
• Maintains effective written and oral communication with supervisor and staff members.
• Performs all work in a safe manner for the employee and general public.
• Assists in emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

IPM applications experience

Pesticide labels & handling knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Two years IPM experience or equivalent education

Job description

SSC Services for Education, a Compass Group company, is hiring for a full-time Lawn and Ornamental position at TAMU PV in Prairie View, TX. The role involves applying IPM methods, pest control, and maintaining safe, compliant work practices.

Requirements include 1 year of groundskeeping and spray experience preferred, plus a State Certified Applicator license within 90 days. Pay ranges $17-$19 per hour with comprehensive benefits and same-day pay option.