Pest Management Technician (7141C), Facilities Services - 86707

Pest Management Technician (7141C), Facilities Services - 86707 University of California Berkeley - 4.2 Berkeley, CA Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Benefits Career development plan Qualifications Environmental regulations Customer communication Serving clients Safety protocol adherence Safety regulations Handling customer inquiries Pest control chemical handling Pest Control License Pesticide Applicator's License Wildlife management Full Job Description Pest Management Technician (7141C), Facilities Services - 86707 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan . At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups . Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley. Departmental Overview Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program. Position Summary The Integrated Pest Management Technician provides comprehensive pest management to the Berkeley campus using the safest, most effective and environmentally friendly methods available. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: July 7, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date. Responsibilities Field Duties Using Integrated Pest Management techniques, the technician provides safe, effective, and efficient services to multiple locations. These locations include, but not limited to the following: student housing, child care facilities, museums, research facilities, libraries, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and other auxiliaries. Works closely with clients to provide advice for resolving or preventing future pest problems in the areas of concern (such as sanitation, storage, exclusion, and other methods of control and prevention. Ensures routine, quality service is provided to clients and verifies client satisfaction by providing inspections and contacting managers and other appropriate individuals. Advises crafts personnel and building managers of structural modification measures to exclude pests. Accumulates the required CEUs to maintain a QAL or QAC Category A or Structural Branch 2 license and to maintain a working knowledge of pest management practices by attending training seminars, reading information provided, and other sources. Provides backup for other pest management technicians as needed. Administrative Duties Plans/schedules pest management duties for the week Generates accurate and timely records using the appropriate forms; this includes timesheets and inspection report forms. The latter should include the date and time the service was provided, inspection findings, control measures applied including all chemicals and amounts used, and to whom the client copy of the service record was given. Safety Attend job-related and safety training as required. Adhere to university and departmental safety guidelines Other Duties Perform other duties as required Required Qualifications Must have the skills, knowledge, and ability to use the practices of Integrated Pest Management to provide safe, effective, and efficient pest management to various campus entities Must have exceptional communication skills. The ability to verbally communicate and write information to clients is essential. The ability to write detailed, yet concise reports, emails, notes, or other correspondence is a necessity. Customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse campus population in politically sensitive situations. Expert knowledge of the latest pest management techniques, including pest biology and identification, sanitation, exclusion, education, habitat modification, pest prevention building design, wildlife management, pesticide safety, and least toxic pesticides. Knowledgeable in techniques to solve pest problems in sensitive campus environments, including research laboratories, animal facilities, museums, and rare book collections, without affecting data or collections. Ability to coordinate solutions to problems with different units of physical plant, building managers, and outside agencies. Knowledgeable of county, state, and federal regulations regarding application, storage, and use of pesticides. Works independently in a responsible manner and cooperatively in a group setting. Pre-employment medical physical required. Must be available to respond to emergencies, work on-call, rotating swing shift and holidays. Adhere to Facilities Services work rules and Code of Conduct. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Employee is personally responsible for maintaining and renewing Qualified Applicator's License.

Education / Training

Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience/training. (Preferred) Licenses / Certifications Valid DPR Qualified Applicators License A (QAL Category A) or valid Branch 2 Field Representative License (Required) Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is 38.57 - 42.36, Step 1 - 3. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.