Pest Control Technician 'B'

Please email the following required certifications/licenses to hrexams@philasd.org before moving forward in the hiring process, 

Certificates/Licenses

• ·         Possession of a valid Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) license as issued by the
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Department of Agriculture with Category 11 at time of appointment and during tenure of appointment. Employees are additionally required to obtain categories 15 and 16 on their RUP license within six months from the date of employment.

  ·          Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of appointment.
  
  

  ·         Additional Information
  Before a candidate can be employed for this position, he/she must successfully pass a physical examination as legally required by the regulations of the NIOSH, the EPA and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Job Summary
Entry level of the journeyman series in the pest control trade. The employees in this class
are responsible for performing structural pest control and extermination work for the School
District of Philadelphia. Work involves routinely inspecting facilities, accurately identifying
pests, monitoring and evaluating conditions and determining the most appropriate strategy
for pest control from a variety of chemical and non-chemical methods. Work additionally
involves utilizing effective and environmentally safe approaches to pest management and
eradication by implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) concepts and techniques.
Duties increase in scope and complexity as the employee gains familiarity with the work
environment. Work assignments may require that employees work overtime or weekends.
Essential Functions
• Inspects School District facilities on a regular basis and in response to requests for
emergency service; locates problem areas and identifies pest species by observing nests,
harborage sites, fecal spots and droppings; evaluates structural environment and usage to
determine appropriate treatment methods.
• Monitors area to determine the degree of pest infestation; surveys immediate area to
ascertain conditions which may influence or encourage infestation problems; if necessary,
makes recommendations to building occupants regarding changes in habits which may
assist in the elimination or control of pests.
• Implements an IPM program within the assigned region; utilizes IPM principles to
effectively and safely manage or eradicate pest problems.
• Cleans and disinfects pest harborage areas; uses caulk to seal cracks and crevices where

pests may habitat; lays traps, repellant or poisonous bait at selected sites; locates entry-
points and creates exclusions within and outside of the building structure by obstructing

openings.
• Selects pesticides based on type of pest and the site; mixes pesticides in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions; observes safety precautions in handling and applying
chemical treatments; complies with public health regulations governing the use of
pesticides; frequently checks hypersensitivity list to insure that proper precautions are
followed with regard to notifying chemic-sensitive individuals of pesticide application.

• Prepares records of work performed, including names of pesticides dispensed, percent of
concentration of solution applied and place of application.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; keeps records of supplies used and requisitions supplies
as needed.
• Removes dead or live animals from School District property; properly disposes of animal
remains in accordance with safety regulations.
Other Functions
• Performs related work as required.