This position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS), North Little Rock, AR. The primary reason for this position is to plan, accomplish and maintain the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program at the Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center and spray chemical solutions, powders, and gases on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests. Identify invading pests, including rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitos, or bed bugs.
Major duties include, but not limited to: Maintains treatment records and library of pest control information. Applies Insecticides and Pesticides using a pressure type hand sprayer in a light or course spray, an electric Duster or fogger depending on the areas to be treated and the targeted pest. Spray chemical solutions, powders, and gases on or near surfaces to eliminate pests.
Identify invading pests, including rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitos, or bed bugs. Set mechanical traps and place bait. Remove dead rodents after extermination. Ensure area is empty when product is applied. Air out area after application. Identify damage to property. Inspect property to ascertain wall and roof porosity and possible sites of pest invasion. Access infested locations. Cut or bore into buildings to access infested areas.
Pour pesticides over location. Clean and remove pesticides after application. Study preliminary reports and diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation. Measure area dimensions requiring treatment. Clean and remove blockages to facilitate application. Position and fasten edges of tarpaulins over building and tape vents to ensure air-tight environment and check for leaks.
Check for possible leaks or exposure. Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application. Power-spray chemicals onto surfaces. Read, understand and follow chemical label instructions. Properly dispose of all products and containers. Develop a written "bed bug action plan" in advance of problems being identified with specific procedures and responsibilities for responding to a bed bug incident. Estimate materials and time needed to complete task.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency). Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Controller/PD04441O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Shaquira.Timmons@va.gov · 4434218496
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $29.39 – $34.28/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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