Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician

Salary Range- $41,746.24 - $52,346.63

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive.

We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

• Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the control and eradication of pests and rodents for properties owned and managed by the RHA in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Applies chemicals and bait to exterminate properties of rodents, bedbugs, termites and pests. Schedules exterminations in advance and provides notices to residents to clear out cabinets, shelves, etc. and/or temporarily vacate the unit during treatment, if needed.
• Inspect all properties, vacant and occupied, to assess rodent and pest infestation, possible causes and sources of infestation, and condition of smoke detectors.
• Determines contributing factors to infestations and counsels residents about best practices to reduce rodent and pest problems.
• Prepares reports including work orders, progress reports, unit inspection reports and smoke detector reports.

• Drug testing and criminal background check are required.
• Pest Control License
  - Category Phase (P);
  General Household-Phase (W);
  Termite and Wood Destroying Pest.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of related work experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform this job.