PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN @ FACILITIES, 8 HRS, CONT.

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Location : Facilities Building - Spokane, WA

Job Type: Please see Job Description

Job Number: CU24-05667

Department: Classified

Division: Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse

Opening Date: 12/20/2024

Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

This position combines the typical duties of a groundskeeper, like maintaining lawns and landscaping, with a specific focus on identifying and eliminating pest infestations within the indoor/outdoor areas of all school district property, utilizing pest control methods and chemicals to keep the grounds pest-free.

• SCHEDULE: 6:30AM-3:00PM TUESDAY-SATURDAY
• HOURS PER DAY: 8
• YEAR-ROUND POSITION (260 DAYS / 12 MONTHS)
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
• BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 9 on the Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position.

Responsibilities

1. Inspect all school district properties to ascertain possible locations of pest invasion and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent infestation. Design and carry out pest control management plan
2. Identify invading pests, including but not limited to rats, mice, termites, snakes, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, and bed bugs.
3. Apply appropriate remedies such as chemical solutions, powders, and granules on or near surfaces of buildings and structures, ensuring safety procedures are followed for applications.
4. Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application
5. Set mechanical traps and place bait. Remove dead rodents after extermination or live animals after trapping.
6. Create wood destroying insect reports including recommendations, measuring area dimensions requiring treatment.
7. Consistently trim trees and bushes near or overhanging building/structure areas to prevent areas where pests can live.
8. Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, service vehicles & materials as well as maintain professional appearance.
9. Maintain shrub beds, flower beds, lawns, and other required areas. Perform routine maintenance work on grounds such as aerating, trimming, pruning, and seeding as required.
10. Always observe safety rules and regulations.
11. Perform snow removal as assigned.
12. Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
2. Required: Up to date Commercial Applicator Pesticide License to apply pesticides; or the ability to obtain this licensure.
3. Preferred: Up to date Herbicide License to treat trees, shrubs, and planting areas near and around buildings and structures; or the ability to obtain this licensure.
4. Related work experience required with parks, golf courses, and large institutions preferred.
5. Ability to apply pesticides chemicals in accordance with established regulations and to read, understand and follow chemical label instructions.
6. Ability to perform mathematical calculations to estimate materials and time needed to complete tasks.
7. Continuing & ongoing professional development with up-to-date methods and applications for pest control management.
8. Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with other people and to sustain employment.
9. Physical strength to perform strenuous outside work. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
10. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
11. Demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and staff in a confidential manner.
12. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
13. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:

• The Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  1. Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  1. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district's plan manager, OMNI.
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1. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: -

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(Custodial)Are you willing and able to lift 50 pounds?

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Do you have an up-to-date Commercial Applicator Pesticide License to apply pesticides; or the ability to obtain this licensure?

• Yes
• No

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