Pest Control Technician

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,218 - 30,220; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Technician for pest control and landscape maintenance in Jacksonville, Florida. Responsibilities include inspecting for infestations, applying pesticides, and maintaining grounds equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Join us in maintaining a welcoming and safe campus environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for pest infestations.
• Mix and apply restricted-use pesticides safely.
• Operate and maintain pesticide application equipment.

Skills

Landscape maintenance techniques

Operating riding mowers

Using hand tools safely

Effective communication in English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power edgers and blowers

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Job Description

Department: Physical Facilities, Grounds. Compensation: $18.67 hourly. Primary purpose: Inspecting and treating buildings and grounds for pest infestations requiring restricted use pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Inspects building interiors, exteriors, and adjacent grounds for insect or rodent infestations.
• Mixes and applies restricted‑use pesticides in accordance with regulations and safety standards.
• Operates and maintains a variety of pesticide application equipment.
• Assists with fumigation activities to control pest infestations.
• Removes troublesome or dangerous vertebrates as part of a rabies control program.
• Prepares and maintains daily records related to pesticide usage and pest infestations.
• During declared campus emergencies, may be required to perform specific job‑related duties at a designated off‑campus location or place of residence.
• Participates in special event set‑ups and other work.
• Assists with campus maintenance emergencies.
• Assists with new utilities installation and maintenance of existing utilities.
• Manages work orders.
• Rakes leaves.
• Engages in prescribed burning.

Equipment Use

• Riding/walk‑behind mowers; power edgers/blowers; chain saws; hand tools; power landscaping equipment; small farm tractors; trucks/trucksters; power hedge trimmers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and tree maintenance procedures.
• Skill in safely and effectively operating riding mowers.
• Skill in using supplemental landscape maintenance equipment including power edgers, string trimmers, blowers, and power hedge trimmers.
• Ability to use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, lopping shears, pole saws, and similar tools during landscape construction, modification, and maintenance.
• Ability to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds of fertilizer, grass seed, asphalt patch, sod, etc., and push or pull small equipment.
• Ability to walk long distances on level and unlevel terrain while using equipment.
• Ability to get on and off riding mowers, carts, trucksters, and tractors quickly and with ease in cases of emergency.
• Ability to understand University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate information effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.
• Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work areas and redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries or damage to vehicles.
• Possesses the ability to pound metal stakes into the ground with a sledge hammer and lift heavy tent poles into place.

Background & Other Requirements

• Background check required; credit check may also be required.
• Position holder designated as a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX; must report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, or child sexual abuse per Title IX protocols.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. We do not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin or veteran status. UNF will not permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment, or cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.