Pest Control Supervisor

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This position will pay for the yearly license requirement for a current Texas State certified Noncommercial Political Applicators License in the following categories; structural pest, termite, and commodities fumigation. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and must be maintained in a current status throughout employment.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Free Capital Metro bus rides

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Career growth and professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

To provide Pest Control supervision, scheduling, and treatment for all University Housing and Dining (UHD) residence halls. Assign and evaluate staff work and track and prepare assessments for facilities on campus.

• Responsible for performing supervisory work in directing, establishing, and enforcing policies and regulations in pest control operations on University of Texas property. Responsible for direct supervision of exterminators. Provides technical assistance to university personnel in maintaining compliance with acceptable standards. Supervises exterminators in the performance of their duties. Perform pest control duties as needed daily for unit. Advise immediate supervisor of all progress and keep informed of pest issues.

• Inspects buildings and properties for evidence of damage and infestation by pests common to the vicinity.Inspect building for bedbugs and implement immediate actions to treat them when identified. Coordinate and communicate with students, Residence Life, and Manager any situation that requires relocation of residents.

• Communicate with manager on any issues involving staff, work performance, student issues, and the status of work. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers. Must always carry a communication device and be available after hours by cell phone. Responsible for vehicle logs and scheduled maintenance. Must respond 24/7 to pest-related issues.

• Determines chemicals to prevent and control pests and to ensure safety to self and others. Operates and maintains power insecticide disposal equipment. Weighs, measures, and mixes toxic pesticides in accordance with standard formulas and safety practices. Ensures equipment is maintained. Perform & practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) when possible.

• Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training. Other duties as assigned.

• Make routine decisions to ensure daily work orders and projects are completed, attend meetings, and other related tasks. Inspect and approve pest control work by outside vendors as needed. Communicate schedules of planned treatments inside and outside buildings.

• Respond to emergencies. Ensure safe work conditions and work practices. Promote safety through regularly scheduled safety training meetings. Follows directives of Environmental Protection Agency and Structural Pest Control Board when mixing and applying pesticides. Maintains records as required by state and federal laws and policies. Conducts safety training on pesticides and equipment.

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least 5 years of experience in extermination and pest control.

• Certified Pest control applicator from the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.

• Knowledgeable of equipment used for pest control.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• More than 5 years of experience in extermination and pest control.

• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in extermination and pest control.

• Related work experience from the University of Texas at Austin and/or related experience in higher education.

• Experience using Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Professional demeanor.

• Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and oral instructions.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

$57,000 + depending on qualifications

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

• Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM with occasional weekends. Hours and days may vary due to business needs.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.