Temporary Pest Control Coordinator

Civil Recruit; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Temporary Pest Control Coordinator will lead a focused pest management improvement initiative within a food manufacturing facility. This project-based role will serve as the primary liaison between the facility and the contracted pest control provider, driving execution of key pest prevention strategies and ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm. Is there a possibility this assignment will be extended?

Qualifications

• Experience in pest management or IPM within a facility environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify sanitation, structural, and preventive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pest control improvement plans within the facility.
• Oversee installation of traps and bait stations and support exterior treatment programs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and pest control provider to strengthen IPM and audit readiness.
• Monitor progress, drive action items to closure, and report on program effectiveness.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Skills

Project management

IPM know-how

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspections

Education

Scientific background

Job description

About the job Temporary Pest Control Coordinator

Summary

The Temporary Pest Control Coordinator will lead a focused pest management improvement initiative within a food manufacturing facility. This project-based role will serve as the primary liaison between the facility and the contracted pest control provider, driving execution of key pest prevention strategies and ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm

Is there a possibility this assignment will be extended? Yes, up to 12 months pending project completion.

Is there a possibility this assignment will be converted to a full time role? No

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include coordinating facility pest control improvement plans, overseeing the installation of additional traps and bait stations, supporting exterior treatment programs, and partnering on landscaping enhancements designed to reduce pest pressure. The coordinator will maintain a relentless focus on action item completion, accountability, and program effectiveness. The manager is looking for a candidate with a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Requirements

This position will conduct routine inspections throughout the facility, including exterior grounds, trailer yards, dock areas, case rooms, storage locations, and production environments. The individual will identify signs of pest activity, structural deficiencies, sanitation concerns, and opportunities for pest exclusion, while ensuring necessary repairs and corrective actions are promptly addressed.

Working closely with the Quality team, Maintenance, Operations, Sanitation, and the pest control provider, this role will strengthen the site's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, improve audit readiness, and support the facility's food safety and quality objectives through effective monitoring, communication, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a scientific background, strong project management skills, and preferably experience in food manufacturing, food safety, environmental health, or quality systems. Success in this role will require a proactive, results-driven individual who can effectively influence cross-functional teams, manage priorities, and build productive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external service providers