PEST CONTROL WORKER

County of Los Angeles; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles seeks qualified candidates for Pest Control Worker. The role involves leading field operations to eradicate pests and noxious weeds, applying poisons, and ensuring environmental safeguards. Responsibilities include equipment handling, record keeping, and adherence to CAL-OSHA and SDS guidelines.

Applicants must hold a QAC or QAL from DPR and a valid California Class C driver license. The position requires readiness to work shifts as needed and may involve field inspections

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds.
• QAC and/or QAL issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation with categories A, B, and C.
• A valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and participate in trapping and poison application for vertebrate pests.
• Treat rodent burrows and coyote dens with toxic fumigants as needed.
• Destruct and manage noxious weeds by mechanical removal or herbicide/pesticide spray.

Skills

Field pest control

Rodent control

Education

QAC/QAL CA certificate

Tools

California Class C Driver License

Job description

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER

V0044G

WHEN TO APPLY

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage applications from anyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads, directs and participates in setting traps and the application of poisons for vertebrae pests.
• Leads, directs, and participates in treating rodent burrows and coyote dens with toxic fumigants.
• Leads, directs, and participates in the destruction of noxious weeds by mechanical removal or spraying with herbicides/pesticides.
• Demonstrates and ensures safe operating practices and procedures, departmental safety regulations, CAL-OSHA regulations, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines for use of safety equipment, protective devices, herbicide/pesticide applications, special clothing, etc.
• Observes and identifies common vertebrate pests and noxious weeds and reports evidence of infestation.
• Assists agricultural inspection personnel in the inspection of properties and searches for agricultural pests.
• Transports and issues equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Generates work records relating to the eradication or control of vertebrate pests and noxious weeds.
• Completes pest control agreement and liability forms for work performed.
• Sustains continual awareness and use of safeguards for all pest control operations to minimize adverse environmental impact.
• Use firearms to control predatory animals or other nuisance wildlife in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures as needed.
• Drives a county vehicle to various work sites throughout Los Angeles County.
• Ensures work site is clean after job completion.
• Assists in creating estimates for requested services from agencies, property owners/managers, or the general public.

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for Pest Control Worker, #0044.

Requirements

Six months of experience in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds.

LICENSE:

A current and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate* (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License* (QAL), issued by the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation with categories: A - Residential, Industrial, and Institutional, B - Landscape Maintenance, and C - Right-of-Way.

A valid California Class C Driver License**.

WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

Special Requirement Information

• To qualify and receive credit for the Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL), you must include a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license with your application.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.

If you cannot attach the necessary documents at the time of filing, please e-mail them to [e-mail] within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

• Driver License Information: Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not provide their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate

This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

Examination Content

This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering experience and general ability to perform the duties of the position.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible Register.

TEST PREPARATION:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance".

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Contact Information

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Testing Accommodation Coordinator: [phone]

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County of Los Angeles

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025