Pest Control Applicator

Job Category:Health and Safety Associate Professional Primary Location:USA-FL: FLORIDA-WEST PALM BEACHSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Regular Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 05/05/2008Description:Initial orientation will be held at our West Palm Beach Location, Ultimately, this position will located on Andros Island, Bahamas. Responsible for providing pest control services in support of AUTEC's mission on Andros Island, Bahamas. Follow AUTEC Pest Management Plan including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. Must work independently under the general supervision Able to receive work orders, plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute work independently Conduct inspections to ensure that acceptable safety sanitation standards are being maintained Apply herbicides for weed control as necessary. Conduct inspections to ensure that acceptable safety sanitations standards are being maintained Responsible for performing pest management services at main site and 3 remote sites Associates degree or equivalent. 3-5 years as licensed pest control applicator. Must be able to obtain or currently hold Department of Defense certificate of competency as a certified applicator to select and apply pesticides in the following categories- forest, ornamental and turf, aquatic, right-of-way, industrial, institutional, structural, health-related, and public health. Valid Drivers License and passport will be required. Must meet eligibility to obtain and maintain the required government security clearance. Emphasis is placed on the ability to identify and utilize all pest control strategies and techniques for every pest encounter Identify pest by taxonomic characteristics Knowledge of building construction and ability to determine causes of odor complaints Knowledgeable with Microsoft Outlook email and Microsoft Internet Explorer Occasionally lift/push/carry/pull up to 75 pounds of equipment Good housekeeping skills, and well organized, able to plan, prioritize and execute Walk/stand for extended periods, climb ladders, towers and structures up to six feet, kneel and crouch for inspecting on occasion Vision (or corrected to) 20/20 for visual identification of safety hazards Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and be cleared to perform physical requirements; wear respirators and other service equipment as well as applicable personal protective equipment/clothing Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities. Remote Work Location Authorized:Yes Relocation Assistance:AvailableClearance Level:Secret Create Success