Pest Controller

Amentum; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Pest Controller to support a unique US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The Pest Controller will perform routine pest control operations, ensure safe pesticide application and disposal, and adhere to strict safety and environmental guidelines.

Required are a high school diploma, 2+ years of pest control experience, and DoD Pesticide Applicator Certification; travel internationally and passport are necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of pest control experience including safe handling and application of pesticides.
• Knowledge of pesticide usage, safety guidelines, and proper waste disposal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine pest control operations in unoccupied spaces during Government working hours.
• Apply pesticides to manage pest populations following safety standards and best practices.
• Target pests per project requirements using preventative, chemical, and non-chemical methods.

Skills

Pest control operations

Pesticide handling

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD Pesticide Applicator Certification

Job description

Pest Controller

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Pest Controller to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Pest Controller is responsible for performing routine pest control operations, ensuring proper application and disposal of pesticides, and adhering to strict safety and environmental guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing routine pest control operations in unoccupied spaces during Government regular working hours, except on Federal Government holidays or as otherwise scheduled.
• Applying pesticides to effectively manage and control pest populations in a variety of environments while adhering to safety standards and pest control best practices.
• Targeting pests in accordance with the project requirements and site-specific needs, using preventative, chemical, and non-chemical methods.
• Ensuring all pesticides, rinse water, and containers are disposed of in accordance with pesticide label directions and local environmental regulations.
• Disposing of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, or contaminated articles at authorized off-site disposal locations in compliance with all applicable laws.
• Maintaining an accurate record of pesticide usage, storage, and disposal.
• Adhering to all safety and environmental standards for pesticide use, handling, and disposal methods.
• Following strict protocols to ensure safe working conditions and prevent environmental contamination or exposure risks.
• Inspecting work areas to identify potential pest-related problems and executing proper actions to resolve them.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in pest control operations, including safe handling and application of pesticides.
• Current DoD Pesticide Applicator Certification in the applicable categories required to perform or supervise work under this contract. Copy of certification must be submitted 15 calendar days prior to start of work. Demonstrated understanding of pesticide usage, safety guidelines, and proper waste disposal techniques.
• Knowledge of best practices for pest control in compliance with pesticide label guidelines, environmental regulations, and pest control policies.
• Ability to work independently and schedule pest control tasks effectively during specified hours.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver's license.
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• Familiarity with government or military pest control operations and guidelines.
• Experience conducting pest control operations on a large-scale property or installation.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety:

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfi lling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality :

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance:

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (