Pest Control Worker
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Job Location:
Chillicothe, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 30
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Pest Control Worker assists the Senior Pest Controller and performs a wide variety of duties in support of the comprehensive pest control program and other Environmental Management Section functions. Assists the senior pest controller with the complete integrated pest management program for the facility and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Portsmouth Lancaster Cambridge Marietta Athens and Wilmington conducting bi-annual visits and emergent needs visits.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Identifying physical characteristics and various stages of development of common pests.
- Controlling and preventing infestation of common household structural nuisance and plant pests.
- Identifying physical characteristics and behavior of pests to determine the probable infestation locations and apply appropriate insecticides herbicides rodenticides and fungicides to control infestation.
- Inspecting common areas of infestation in and around buildings using common hand and power tools to survey structures for infestation.
- Using structural blueprints in pinpointing infestation sites.
- Applying pesticides and setting traps.
- Hand baiting and applying general use dusts sprays or fogs to control common pests.
- Weighing measuring mixing and applying limited toxicity or duration pesticides.
- Using various manual and power operated equipment to apply chemicals.
- Performing housekeeping duties to clean effected areas.
- Performing related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Mon Tues Thurs & Fri 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Wed 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Pre-employment physical required
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- LICENSE REQUIREMENT: You must possess a current and valid license from the Ohio Department of Agriculture as a Public Pesticide Commercial Applicator with certifications for Commercial Core Vertebrate Animal Control (7) General Pest Control (10a) Termite Control (10b) and Mosquito Housefly and other Vector Control (10d). A copy of this license must be uploaded to receive credit for your response.
You may also be required to obtain and maintain licensure in the areas of Aquatic Industrial Vegetation Ornamental Pest Control Interior Plant Landscape Ornamental Weed Control Turf Pest Control and Fumigation.
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Qualifications
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Lifts handles and moves objects and materials weighing over 50 pounds and carries chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. Occasionally moves objects weighing over 50 pounds. Occasionally works in cramped and inconvenient surroundings requiring manipulation of equipment in awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently stands stoops bends kneels climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods. May move furniture and equipment and operate high impact pneumatic hammers as well as various carpentry and masonry tools. Moves and controls heavy equipment. Performs activities that involve moving furniture supplies and equipment when relocating hospital activities. May occasionally work on scaffolds or ladders to accomplish cleaning tasks. Must always be safety conscious when performing tasks to prevent injury and/or damage to equipment or furnishings.
When working outside often exposed to hot sun for extended periods of time and occasionally to bad weather. Outside work may be done in marsh areas or under hot and dusty conditions for extended periods. May perform snow removal from building entrances and steps. Inside work is often accomplished in structural areas with minimum ventilation and/or limited access. Mixes substances and applies pesticides while wearing respirators gloves and other personal protective equipment designed to nullify the risk of exposure to toxic dust and sprays that might damage health. Damage to health may occur if appropriate safety procedures are not followed. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing protective clothing respirators goggles or face masks for extended periods of time. May be exposed to poisonous insects reptiles and plants and to wild and rabid animals soil. bacteria and disagreeable odors. Usually works indoors in a well heated well lighted building. Occasionally exposed to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position the job element method is used to match what you the applicant can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Route Driving
- Time Management
- Pest Control
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Upselling
- Service Technician Experience
- Driving
- Painting
- Power Tools
