Public Works/Drainage - Pest Control Technician

Salary : $36,355.00 - $65,440.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 08971

Department: DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE

Opening Date: 11/13/2025

Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Function

Join Our Team as a Pest Control Technician!

Are you passionate about protecting public health? The City of Hampton is seeking a dedicated Pest Control Technician to perform general pest control operations across the city. In this vital role, you'll manage arthropod and vertebrate pests, provide expert advice to residents, and apply herbicides to control vegetation-helping prevent erosion, reduce rodent harborage, and ensure effective stormwater drainage. You'll also support drainage maintenance operations, playing a key role in preserving the city's infrastructure and environmental health. If you're looking for meaningful, hands-on work that directly benefits your community, we'd love to hear from you!

Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.

Typical Tasks:

Conduct citywide mosquito control to support public health and recreation.

Perform general pest control using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for pests like mosquitoes, flies, rats, snakes, and wasps.

Apply herbicides to control vegetation and reduce rodent harborage; assist with drainage maintenance, especially during rain/flood events. Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or successful completion of GED.

Experience in the pest control industry preferred.

Must possess a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services license for Category # 60 (Registered Technician).

Must possess a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services license for Category #8 (Public Health) or obtain one within 180 days of employment.

Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.

Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion. Additional Requirements:

Must be able to make routine decisions independently.

The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules. Click for a complete job description

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

Sentara Health Medical Insurance

OptumRx

Delta Dental Insurance

Anthem Blue View Vision

FSA Reimbursement accounts

Standard: Accident and Critical Illness

Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Other forms of leave include:

Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter) The eleven paid holidays each year include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Employee's birthday

A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (). For more information, see the

Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (). For more information, see the

Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family, or

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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Have you graduated from high school or successfully completed a GED?

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Which of the options below best describes your pest control experience?

No experience

Less than 1 year of experience

1-2 years of experience

3-4 years of experience

5 or more years of experience

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I currently hold a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services license for Category #60 (Registered Technician).

Yes

No

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I understand this position requires a Category 8 Public Health Pest Control chemical applicator certification issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 180 days of employment.

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No

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This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

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I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.

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No

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I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

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