Property Pest Control & Grounds Technician

Providence Housing Authority; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Housing Authority is seeking a general maintenance/exterminating assistant to perform unskilled and diversified duties across our properties in Rhode Island. Responsibilities include inspecting apartments and common areas, applying baits, gels and chemicals to control pests, and coordinating with outside contractors when infestations exceed internal capability.

You will also help with custodial tasks, landscaping, snow removal, and light moving of materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years’ experience in the application of exterminating products and devices.
• 1-2 years’ experience in maintenance or construction preferred.
• Prior experience working in public housing setting preferred.
• Ability to understand English language to an acceptable productivity level.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, and treat all apartment units and common areas.
• Follow IPM practices and procedures.
• Apply products to control pests including ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, bees, mice and rats.
• Coordinate with outside contractors when infestations exceed in-house capability.
• Perform unskilled maintenance tasks and custodial duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Extermination experience

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Rhode Island Commercial Applicator License

Rhode Island Driver's License

Job description

Providence Housing Authority is seeking a general maintenance/exterminating assistant to perform unskilled and diversified duties across our properties in Rhode Island. Responsibilities include inspecting apartments and common areas, applying baits, gels and chemicals to control pests, and coordinating with outside contractors when infestations exceed internal capability.

You will also help with custodial tasks, landscaping, snow removal, and light moving of materials.