Pest Management Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Unified School District - Job Opportunity

Job Posting Title Pest Management Technician

Reference code JP23-291-XA2

Minimum Salary $ 30.49 Hourly

Maximum Salary $ 37.71 Hourly

Application Open Date 11/08/2023

Application Close 11/24/2023

Information about LAUSD We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

Job Duties/Responsibilities A Pest Management Technician performs pest management work on Visit us at www.lausdjobs.org

District properties in accordance with the District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy.

Some of the core duties that job incumbents will perform, may require that he/she:

- Identifies pests, or in difficult cases, consults with the Integrated Pest Management Program Coordinator to establish pest identity.

- Uses mechanical, exclusionary, and other IPM-approved methods to trap or exterminate pests (such as termites, wood destroying insects, ants, roaches, spiders, moths, silverfish, lice, fleas, flies, beetles, weevils, bees, snakes, gophers, and skunks) and eradicate weeds.

- Removes and disposes of live or dead animals, including cats, dogs, skunks, rodents, and pigeons from District property.

- Conducts periodic and emergency inspections of structures and reports any presence of pests to the Integrated Pest Management Program Coordinator.

- Makes maintenance-related work order calls to address pest management needs (e.g., to request repair of hole in wall or installation of door sweeps).

- Documents details of work performed, including any mechanical or exclusionary measures taken, the name of pesticide applied, the percent of concentration of material applied, and the location of application.

- Maintains a Pest Management Log in the school office.

-Posts signs where pesticides are used in accordance with IPM guidelines.

- Confers with site administrators concerning pest management needs and policy.

-Verifies the school's compliance with the IPM notification and posting requirements.

- Mixes, handles, transports, stores, and applies pesticides and herbicides in a safe manner in accordance with label directions.

-May estimate jobs for time and quantities of materials needed.

- Cleans, repairs, adjusts, sets up, and operates pest management equipment.

- Drives District vehicles and may tow pest management equipment. PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of duties. For a comprehensive list please review the class description. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of paid work experience in controlling Branch 2 pests is required. Experience in Branch 3 work is preferable. SPECIAL:

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- A valid California Driver License.

- A Structural Pest Control Board Field Representative or Operator’s license in Branch 2 (General Pest) is required.

-A Branch 3 Field Representative or Operator's License is preferable.

-A Qualified Applicator License in Category B (Landscape Maintenance) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulations is preferable.

-A California Qualified Applicator Certificate in Category A (Residential, Industrial and Institutional) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is preferable.

Special Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb to a height of 40 feet, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and safely lift up and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.

- Ability to work safely in confined spaces and at heights including the use of aerial lifts, ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment.

- Normal color vision.

- Normal hearing.

- Normal visual acuity.

- Normal sense of smell.

Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position will possess the knowledge of:

- Methods, processes, devices, tools, and materials used in structural, landscape, ornamental, turf, and wildlife pest control.

- Biology, behavior, ecology, and food preferences of arthropods, insects, rodents, birds, and other pests found in the Los Angeles area.

- Structural materials used in general building construction.

- Characteristics, care, and maintenance of common ornamental plants.

- Methods of control and characteristics of plant diseases, insects, and weeds.

- Basic IPM methodologies, local ordinances, and State and federal laws governing structural, ornamental, and turf pest management.

- Commercially available pesticides and their components.

- Safety precautions required when using or handling pesticides and toxic chemicals.

Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to:

- Recognize and evaluate pest-infested areas of structures or plants.

- Find and eradicate insects, rodents, and other pests, as well as weeds.

- Mix, pour, handle, and transport pesticides and herbicides used in pest management work according to label directions.

- Work effectively with District personnel.

- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

- Estimate material and labor costs.

Employment Selection Process The selection process tentatively consist of a computer-based Visit us at www.lausdjobs.org

multiple-choice test, and an interview, supplemented with a writing project.

The content of the multiple-choice test may tentatively include:

(1) Pest Management Technology, Procedures and Knowledge

(2) Safety Laws & Regulations

(3) Reading Comprehension & Fact Finding

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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call 213-***-**** for more information.

Additional Posting Information The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability

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241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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