Pest Control Technician; and Residence Department

Job Title:

Pest Control Technician (Housing and Residence Life Department)

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

The Pest Control Technician is responsible for inspecting, treating, and preventing pest infestations across campus housing facilities. This role ensures a safe and healthy living environment for residents by following integrated pest management (IPM) practices, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering responsive, customer-focused service. The position interacts regularly with unit management and staff, vendors, and office visitors.

• Conduct routine inspections of residence halls, apartments, and campus buildings to identify pest activity and assess treatment needs.
• Apply pest control treatments and preventive measures in accordance with product labels, IPM strategies, and safety regulations.
• Monitor and maintain exterior rodent bait stations and other pest monitoring devices, documenting findings and treatment actions.
• Implement and recommend exclusion methods to prevent rodent and insect entry into buildings.
• Respond promptly to urgent pest concerns and participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain all required pest control licensure and adhere to federal, state, and campus safety and compliance standards.
• Accurately record inspections, treatments, and pesticide usage, ensuring proper documentation and chemical storage practices.
• Communicate effectively with housing staff, facilities teams, and residents regarding pest issues, treatment plans, and preventive recommendations.
• Assist with oversight and coordination of contracted rodent control services as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required Experience: Minimum of two to five years of job-related experience; maximum 10 years of experience.
• Candidate must complete classroom training, hands‑on training, and hold a state pest control license.
• Travel up to 10%.

• Knowledge: Integrated pest management (IPM) principles and common pests in residential or institutional environments; safe pesticide application practices and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Abilities: Communicate professionally with residents, staff, and supervisors regarding pest issues and treatments; work independently, manage multiple service requests, and respond to urgent or on-call situations; maintain required pest control licensure and follow safety protocols; perform physically demanding work, including climbing ladders and working in confined or outdoor spaces.
• Skills: Inspect facilities to identify pest activity, entry points, and contributing conditions; apply pest control treatments and maintain accurate service and chemical usage records.

Pay Range: $17.98–$24.45/hr.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
• This position does not require a security clearance.
• Location:
  
  Atlanta, GA.
• Work shift:
  
  M-F (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
• Additional:
  Weekend:
  Emergency 24/7 on‑calls.
• Background check:
  Candidate must pass pre‑employment background screening. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-screening

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

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