Pesticide Applicator
V2X
Overview
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Working as a Pesticide Applicator you will be reponsible for:
+ Responding to work orders generated by base populace regarding pest control issues to include, handling herbicide, pesticide, treatment, and removal of pests (insects, rodents, snakes, etc.) including feral animal trapping. Clean-up and removal of carcasses.
+ Implementation and oversight of Installation Environmental SOW, SOPs, and hazardous material management plans for all installation facilities and tenant units.
+ Inspecting and providing guidance on safe storage and handling of pest management materials and pesticide wastes.
+ Maintaining Installation Master Chemical Inventory of pesticide materials.
+ Inspecting and provide guidance on identification and labeling of pesticide management materials and pesticide wastes.
+ Inspecting and provide guidance on pesticide management materials classification and segregation.
+ Educating and training installation personnel in the proper turn-in and documentation procedures for pest control and application.
+ Wearing and maintaining required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
+ Pesticide applicator training, certification, and health monitoring shall also be IAW AFMAN 32-1053 and Department of Defense Manual (DODM) 4150.07 Volumes 1 and 2.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few.
This position is contingent based on contract award.
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Responsibilities
M ajor Job Activities:
+ Conduct monthly and non-routine pest inspections of all facilities throughout the installation.
+ Conduct operations of the Pesticide Storage Area to include all building on Ascension Islands.
+ Receive, store and submit for disposal pesticide management materials and pesticide waste.
+ Organize/segregate pesticide management material/waste according to hazmat class.
+ Maintain the Safety Data Sheets for the pesticide storage area.
+ Conduct weekly inspections to ensure proper safety and storage of all pesticide materials stored.
+ Complete all documentation, marking and labeling of pesticide materials.
+ Complete all documentation for disposal of pesticide wastes.
+ Work Order response.
+ Pesticide Application to infested areas.
+ Trapping and removal of feral animals.
+ Tracking and documentation of pesticides.
+ Hazardous Waste Response/Cleanup.
+ Maintain results of inspections and maintain associated documentation and files.
+ Take follow-up and corrective actions for deficiencies noted.
+ Member of Installation Spill Response Team as a primary emergency response team member.
+ Training.
+ Report writing, inspection documentation, and general office work.
Material & Equipment Directly Used:
+ Computer, forklift, PPE, club car, full sized truck, tools
Working Environment:
+ The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Physical Activities:
+ Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and other duties needed to perform job function.
Qualifications
Education / Certifications:
+ High School diploma.
+ Pest Management Licenses in Ornamental Lawn and Turf,
+ Aquatic Pest Control, Right of Way, Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Management and Public Health.
Experience / Skills:
+ 5 years environmental, safety and health experience desirable.
+ 3 years Pest Management Experience
+ Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in American English
+ Work in a team environment; and interact with clients, subcontractors, DOD Civilians.
Annual and recurring certifications required in:
+ 40 Hours HAZWOPER Certification
+ Confined Space Certification
+ CPR/First Aid
+ HAZCOM
+ Respiratory Protection
+ Ability to obtain a forklift license.
+ Pest Management licenses.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
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