Find & Apply For Pest Control Technician Jobs in Cookeville, Tennessee

Description of Job Duty:

Maintains campus grounds by operating complex irrigation systems and applying pest control treatments. Ensures a safe, healthy, and visually appealing campus environment for students, faculty, and visitors. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of commercial groundskeeping experience including irrigation and pesticide experience. Licenses & Certifications Valid state driver's license Have or the ability to obtain State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License 3 within 120 days. Two years of landscape construction experience including operation of landscape equipment. Previous agronomic experience. Skills & Abilities Knowledge of turfgrass science and plant pathology. Ability to read blueprints and irrigation schematic designs. Physical capacity to lift 50 pounds regularly. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Essential Functions:

Irrigation Management Inspects, repairs, and maintains campus irrigation systems. Troubleshoots valves, pipes, sprinkler heads, and controllers. Programs smart watering schedules to conserve university water. Performs seasonal system activation and winterization blowouts. Two wire experience Pesticide Application Identifies campus plant diseases, weeds, and insect pests. Mixes and applies chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Calibrates commercial spray equipment and granular spreaders safely. Maintains detailed logs of chemical use for regulatory compliance. General Grounds Support Operates tractors, mowers, trenchers, and utility vehicles safely. Assists with snow removal and emergency storm cleanup. Supports graduation and athletic event setup when needed. Other Duties as

Assigned Physical Demands:

Those typical to perform the job duties listed.

Work Hours:

7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday -

Friday Special Instructions:

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a resume at time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. Level S1, Grade 3.

Benefits Information:

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.