The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, implement, and manage a complete and comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program for both the Charles George VA Medical Center and the Franklin VA Clinic. This position conducts all interior and exterior pest control measures across the entirety of the medical center campus and the Franklin VA Clinic to ensure a safe, healthy, and pest-free environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Frequently lifts and handles material weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. May use ladders or lifts and frequently work from heights exceeding 20+ feet (i.e., removing bees from trees or pests in roofing).
Develop pest maintenance schedules, determine materials needed, and select appropriate application methods. Devise and maintain pest program plans and conduct ongoing pest surveillance and troubleshooting. Select appropriate approaches and methods, deciding whether to use chemical or physical strategies to control pest infestation. Utilize floor plans and blueprints to locate potential pest harborages.
Locate and avoid building supports, wiring, plumbing, and duct work when planning applications. Identify, control, and prevent infestations of common household, structural, public health, nuisance, and plant pests. Select, mix, and apply both restricted-use and general-use pesticides to control a wide variety of insects, vertebrate, and plant pests. Determine the most effective pesticide toxicity and chemical solutions to utilize.
Calibrating pest control equipment and adjusting nozzle settings. Use of equipment such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and similar hand tools to provide operator maintenance of application equipment. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 0700 - 3:30pm. On-call Evenings/Weekends based on the needs of the Service or Organization. Position Description Title/PD#: Facility Pest Control Technician/PD503540 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
raegen.finley@va.gov · 906-396-9362
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $27.55 – $32.14/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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