Pest Controller jobs in Alaska

Duties

Serves as spray technician responsible for a 36-hole golf course. Uses suitable Integrated Pest (IPM) methods to reduce and control hazards to turf and vegetation, public health, stored products, and structures. Independently plans work sequences and conducts trouble-shooting inspections for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insects, rodents, predatory animals, and other pests.

Exercises a high degree of responsibility to ensure a variety of hazardous pesticides is mixed in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements. Coordinates with facility engineering and management personnel concerning IPM control procedures including pest control.

Sprays or spreads chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides on golf course grounds and structures to treat pests, turf diseases, insects, and other rodents and to maintain course in good condition. Operates a variety of hand and power operated applicators, garden tools and equipment to include ultra-low volume (ULV) and ultra-low dosage (ULD) sprayers and power generators, sprayers, seeders, edgers, hedge trimmers, etc for the purpose of applying, spreading treatments, fertilizing, liming, seeding, planting and watering fairways and greens. Performs operator maintenance on pest control and other equipment and ensures safe condition.

Coordinates stock levels of pest control materials with superintendent to ensure adequate supplies are available to meet peak and seasonal demands. Documents use of chemicals applied in accordance with federal and state requirements and prepares reports as required.

Performs other duties related to grounds maintenance work such as planting, mowing, spreading topsoil, liming, fertilizing, seeding, planting and watering.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12376063

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a current Alaska State Pesticide Applicator's license or DOD Pesticide Certification.

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  Elmendorf-Richardson NAF HR Office

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  Address

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  773 FSS/FSCN
  10480 Sijan Ave. Ste 202
  JBER, AK 99506-0000
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