Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Pest Control Technician

The DSH –Napa, General Services Department is accepting applications for a full time, permanent Pest Control Technician.  Applicants should have knowledge of: Structural Pest Control Act and Structural Pest Control Board Regulations; laws and regulations governing use of pesticides; rodents; noxious pests, such as spiders, ants, and cockroaches; pests attacking humans, such as bedbugs, fleas, lice, mites, ticks, flies, and mosquitoes; fabric pests, such as silverfish, firebrats, carpet beetles and clothes moths; cereal and miscellaneous pests; and general pests.

Well qualified applicants should possess the ability to: inspect all areas of buildings and grounds to determine the presence of vertebrate and invertebrate pests; eliminates such pests through the use of such equipment, chemicals and procedures as may be necessary; may make minor repairs or order repairs made to prevent or control infestation by pests; orders and maintains equipment and supplies; trains personnel in methods of preventing pest infestation; cooperates with public health personnel in their inspections and takes steps necessary to comply with their recommendations; maintains records of inspections, infestations and remedial actions taken; establishes and maintains a continuing program of preventive pest control. Willingness to work in an institutional setting.

Possession of a Field Representative, Branch 2, license (General Pest) issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Structural Pest Control Board. (Candidates who have applied for and are in the process of securing a license will be admitted to the examination but must possess the license before appointment.  Good attendance, punctuality, and attitude are important characteristics.  

A Duty Statement is attached and is also available in the General Services Office.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Multiple cut off dates are set for application submission: April 28, 2025, May 28, 2025, June 28, 2025 and July 28, 2025 . Applications received after a cutoff date will be processed on the next cutoff date.

Please note that a completed examination is required to  obtain list eligibility and qualify for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process . You can view the minimum requirements and submit the examination, by visiting the following link:  

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment, the following items are required:

1. Review and submit the required examination by visiting the following link for  Pest Control Technician - Exam Bulletin
2. Complete and submit the STD.678 Employment Application to this job vacancy, JC - 471095. Include all experience with a completed description of all duties Performed, Supervisor’s name and Contact information.
3. Attach a copy of your licensure for a  Field Representative, Branch 2, license (General Pest) issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Structural Pest Control Board. 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Field Representative, Branch 2 (General Pest) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Structural Pest Control Act and Structural Pest Control Board Regulations; laws and regulations governing use of pesticides; rodents; noxious pests, such as spiders, ants and cockroaches; pests attacking humans, such as bedbugs, fleas, lice, mites, ticks, flies and mosquitoes; fabric pests, such as silverfish, firebrats, carpet beetles and clothes moths; cereal and miscellaneous pests; and general pests.

Ability to: Identify and take steps required to control vertebrate and invertebrate pests; prepare written reports and records; train other personnel in preventive pest control methods.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at . Free Parking

Applicant Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: 

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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