Pest Management Technician II

Perform daily functional duties that include (but are not limited to) responding to
pest trouble calls and pages, assessing the situation, creating a plan of action to solve the problem, working with
different departments to collect data for specialty projects not controlled by conventional
methods.

Oversee Pest Management Technicians I in inspecting and treating University of Florida (UF)
buildings and grounds. Perform campus-wide pest control duties at assigned UF facilities in
compliance with state and federal law. Report progress and status of current projects to Pest
Control Manager.
Operate fumigation chamber services for museum and other UF clients. Communicate findings and
recommend corrective actions to technicians, building managers, and Physical Plant Division (PPD)
employees.

Visually inspect food and non-food areas for general household pest-prone (GHP) conditions.
Comprehensively inspect for wood-destroying organisms (WDOs) in UF facilities. Schedule and conduct
termite pretreatment for new construction and other specialty termite corrective treatments. Remove
or relocate animals/vermin that pose a nuisance to UF and its patrons.

Assist in on the job and classroom training activities for Pest Management employees.
Assist Pest Control Manager in special structural fumigation projects. Facilitate repairs and
maintenance on specialty pesticide application equipment.

Maintain pesticide inventory, monitor use patterns, and mix restricted use pesticides (as
necessary). Instruct and train Pest Management Technicians I in mixing and using restricted use
pesticides.

Operate UF/state vehicle(s) to and from service locations and perform other duties as
assigned by the Pest Management Coordinator.

High school diploma and two (2) years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/ technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Must meet the requirements of Chapters 482 and 487, Florida Statutes.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of experience in the pest control industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office computer program, including Word and Access KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the biology and identification of Florida's structural and general household pests
• Knowledge of current pest management practices and industry trends
• Familiar with the maintenance and repair of pesticide application equipment SKILLS: None noted ABILITIES
• Ability to train and oversee Pest Management Technicians I
• Ability to communicate effectively

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to contact animals
• Ability to reach above shoulder frequently
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to kneel
• Ability to use pesticides

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

• None Noted

Please attach the following:

Cover Letter 

Resume

List of References