Pest Controller II

Overview

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

Under broad supervision, oversees activities in the management of nuisance pests, disease, vector and health pest, structure damaging pests or organisms, lawn turf and ornamental plant pests, vegetation, invertebrate and vertebrate pests using chemical solutions, toxic gases, powders, pastes or baits, and mechanical traps. Plans and provides day to day guidance for appropriate corrections and treatments. This position may work in multiple locations.

Role Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal regulations regarding the following: agricultural pest control, spill response, personnel protection equipment including respiratory protection.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to accurately record all pesticide applications.
• Computer literacy including skill to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based
  applications may be required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present information and respond
  to questions from vendors, customers, and others;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to present information and
  respond to questions from clients, customers and others;
• Interface with customers to maintain a positive working relationship;
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work safely and understand all safety requirements and company policy.
• Ability to travel to various facilities.
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on the specified contract(s).
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and special projects assigned.

GCE Benefits:

At GCE, we recognize the importance of offering our team members a competitive and comprehensive benefits plan. In addition to offering voluntary benefits like medical, dental, and vision plans as well as voluntary products such as accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness, GCE also provides employer paid benefits, including Paid Time Off. 

Physical Requirements:

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. May work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours and weekends and holidays.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive) and lift up to 50 pounds. Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here represent those that a team member must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Team Member  

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit https://gce.org/work-for-gce/overview/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED