Pest Control Worker

Job ID: 268553
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

Job Summary

Inspect campus landscape and hardscape areas regularly, and perform necessary chemical applications to these areas. Inspect and treat ornamental trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and turf grass for weeds, insects, diseases, and related pests. Maintain MSDS book, application records, chemical inventories, and complete Maximo reports. Assist in design and installation of campus annual flower beds. Responsible for maintaining flower beds. Responsible for mosquito control.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Inspect campus landscape and hardscape areas

• Inspect the campus landscape for weed and pest problems
• Apply fertilizers and herbicides to campus lawns, shrub and flower beds
• Take soil samples as, needed and have tested by Extension Service
• Maintain hardscape areas (sidewalks, brick paver walkways. patios. parking lots, etc.) by applying herbicides.to weeds, vines, and tree sprouts.

Inspects and treat ornamental trees

• Provide weekly inspections during the growing season
• Apply the least toxic pesticide to control the target pest
• Practice IPM (Integrated Pest Management) when possible.
• Comply with posting requirements and maintain pesticide treatment records
• Collect, prepare and submit samples of pests and injury to GA. Dept. of Agriculture or appropriate agency
• Removes and properly disposes of animal carcasses found in building or on grounds

Maintain MSDS book

• Maintain MSDS book for all chemicals used in Landscape/Grounds Shop
• Maintain chemical applications records book per State of Georgia requirements
• Purchase and maintain pesticides, herbicides, plant health products, supplies and tools
• Maintain and secure pesticide storage areas
• Maintain MSDS and pesticide labels
• Enter labor hours and materials used in the Maximo work system
• Required to attend / complete necessary training obtain recertification hours for Georgia Pesticide Applicators License and Individual categories
• Maintains maps that detail' bulb, flower beds, rye grassing. etc. activities

Assist in design and installation

• Assist in selecting plant varieties for the annual beds and installing the flowers
• Monitors soil moisture levels and hand waters beds that are not under irrigation
• Maintains the flower beds and keeps them weed free chemically or manually by pulling them.
• Maintains all campus rose beds by watering, weeding, fertilizing, preventive spraying , and pruning

Performs Related Work As Required

• Treats students, coworkers, supervisors, faculty, and visitors with respect. Assist coworkers with other assignments such as pruning, mowing, mulching, pressure washing, weed and pest control. Maintains certification on forklift and JLG manlift. Monitors and records rainfall on the campus. Transport equipment, picks up supplies, and hauls yard debris off campus when needed. Performs the duties of a Lead Groundskeeper when needed due to work load or the Lead Groundskeeper's absence. Attends supervisor's meeting and event setup meetings if the Landscape / Grounds Foreman is unable to attend. Sweeps floor and remove debris. Keeps tools and equipment in good condition and stored properly. Returns flammable product containers to fire proof storage cabinets. Safeguards and secures ground equipment. Performs any other duties and assignments as instructed by the supervisor.

Assists Coworkers with Event Setups

• Completes work orders and assignments for special events such as Pig Out.
• A-Day, Orientation, Adopt-A-Spot, etc.
• Assists with setup and removal of tents.
• Assists with preparation of locations for events.
• Provides assistance in removing trash and cleaning up after events.
• Responsible for treating event area locations for ants and spraying for mosquitos.

Mosquitos Control

• Performs mosquito control on Summerville Campus by fogging and using pellets.
• Coordinates with the Augusta Health Department about periodic treatments they perform on campus.
• Closely monitors open bodies of water on campus for mosquitos activity and treats accordingly.

Purchasing Card Responsibility

• Must possess a complete understanding of and adhere to Augusta University, University of Georgia and Department Of Administrative Services guidelines and laws of the State Georgia regarding Purchasing Card use.
• Must complete regular (minimum-annual) training in the use of the p-card.
• Must complete purchasing card reconciliation in a timely manner as prescribed by Augusta University Purchasing Office Guidelines as posted on the Purchasing web page.
• Must utilize WORKS software and provide additional paper documentation to verify transaction.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accredited organization. One year of experience as a pest control operator, trainee, or apprentice.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days: Monday - Friday

Pay Grade: 7

Salary Minimum: $15.00/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 2/8/24 - Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=268553&PostingSeq=1

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