PEST CONTROL WORKER

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures seeks qualified applicants for Pest Control Worker duties. The role involves setting traps, applying poisons for vertebrate pests, treating burrows, and destroying noxious weeds while following CAL-OSHA and SDS guidelines.

A valid QAC/QAL and California Class C license are required. Applicants must be willing to work various shifts and comply with all safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the eradication and control of field rodents and noxious weeds.
• Requires a current and valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
• Requires a valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and participates in setting traps and the application of poisons for vertebrate 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.
• Observes and identifies common vertebrate pests and reports evidence of infestation.
• Transports and issues equipment, materials, and supplies.

Skills

Safety procedures

Driving

Pest control

Equipment handling

Job description

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.

• 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.

LICENSE

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.

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.

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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail]. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department Contact Phone: [phone]
Department Contact Email: [e-mail]
Testing Accommodation Coordinator: [phone]
California Relay Services: [phone]
Teletype Phone: [phone]