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Pest Control Operator 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.15
Pest Control Supervisor - 8085
Pest Control Operator - 8086

July, 1974

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SERIES CONCEPT


Pest Control Operators identify and eradicate noxious animals, insects, plant
diseases, and weed conditions for campus grounds and buildings; and perform
other related duties as required.



                             CLASS CONCEPTS

Pest Control Supervisor

Under direction, incumbents plan, organize and supervise the work of three or
more Pest Control Operators or laborers engaged in a pest control program for a
campus; instruct and train pest control personnel in the use of equipment and
chemicals, work methods, and new procedures and techniques; may instruct other
University personnel in sanitation and basic pest control methods; and assist
Pest Control Operators and laborers in the performance of their duties as 
necessary.

Incumbents ensure that sprays and poisons are properly applied; inspect campus
buildings for evidence of infestation by a wide variety of noxious insects;
determine the most practical and effective method of eradication where special
methods must be used to avoid danger to humans, research experiments in 
progress, or valuable items such as rare books or musical instruments; 
maintain safety precautions in the fumigation of rooms and buildings; 
determine extent of damage of termite infestation and take appropriate action; 
appraise the effectiveness of pest control measures on the campus; estimate 
need and order appropriate chemicals and equipment; and prepare, apply and 
store chemicals and maintain all pest control equipment.

Pest Control Operator

Under supervision, incumbents perform at the operational level of pest control
work, and may act in a lead position over one or two laborers engaged in 
routine pest control activities.  Persons principally engaged in agricultural 
disease control or weed abatement in large undeveloped areas are not included 
in this class.

Pest Control Operators select and mix sprays and poisons and determine where 
to spray or place poisons or traps, requiring a thorough knowledge of the 
areas to be treated, the characteristics and effects of a variety of poisons 
and sprays, and the living habits of the pests to be exterminated.

Incumbents typically inspect campus buildings for evidence of infestation by 
noxious insects; determine most practical and effective method of eradication 
after considering all environmental factors; apply chemical sprays, fogs and 
poisons; fumigate rooms or buildings following strict safety precautions; 
examine frame structures for evidence of termite infestation and structural 
damage and take corrective action; spray ornamental plants for pests and apply 
fungicides where needed; may apply various types of herbicides to roads, 
walks, lawns, etc., to control weeds; treat water areas for control of algae 
and mosquitoes; trap or poison noxious animals such as rats and mice; may be 
called on to recapture animals escaped from animal quarters; maintain up-to-
date knowledge of a wide variety of chemical agents and control techniques; 
may be responsible for ordering, preparing and storing chemicals used in pest 
control; and maintain pest control equipment.


                          MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Pest Control Supervisor

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; three years 
of experience in pest control work including two years as a licensed operator 
or field representative (must be licensed in at least two branches of pest 
control work by the State of California at the Operator level); and knowledges 
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned 
to the position.

Pest Control Operator

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; one year of
experience in pest control work (must be licensed in one branch of pest 
control work by the State of California at the field representative level); 
and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.

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