IPM Pest Control Technician - On-Call Campus Sites

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a Pest Management Technician to provide safe, IPM‑based pest control across campus facilities including student housing, libraries, research facilities, and museums. You will work with clients to advise on sanitation, exclusion, habitat modification, and pest prevention, using least‑toxic pesticides where possible.

The role requires 1–3 years' IPM experience, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of IPM experience in a licensed business or public institution.
• Knowledge of IPM practices, pest biology, sanitation, exclusion, habitat modification, and least‑toxic pesticides.
• Experience solving pest problems in sensitive campus environments (labs, animal facilities, museums) without compromising data or collections.
• Knowledge of county, state, and federal pesticide regulations.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective pest control across campus locations using IPM techniques.
• Advise clients on sanitation, exclusion, habitat modification, and pest prevention building design.
• Utilize least‑toxic pesticides and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and on‑call needs; collaborate with Facilities and Safety teams.

Skills

Integrated Pest Management

Pest biology knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Emergency/on‑call readiness

Education

High School Diploma

CA DPR Qualified Applicator’s License / Structural Branch 2

Job description

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a Pest Management Technician to provide safe, IPM‑based pest control across campus facilities including student housing, libraries, research facilities, and museums. You will work with clients to advise on sanitation, exclusion, habitat modification, and pest prevention, using least‑toxic pesticides where possible.

The role requires 1–3 years' IPM experience, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.