Pest Control Lead Technician – Atlanta

Location: Atlanta, GA
Job ID: 30288BR
Department: Industrial Operations
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Sep 05, 2024

$41 - 56k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

We’re seeking a Lead Pest Control Technician with thorough knowledge of pest control regulations and FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) to join our team! The purpose of this position is to provide pest control, bird prevention and wildlife prevention services to all Publix support facilities according to the Publix Integrated Pest Management Program. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, overseeing, and conducting formal inspections in non-retail areas (Distribution, Manufacturing, and Office) to eliminate insects, rodents, or unwanted wildlife
• Leading and training pest control associates reporting to Corporate Quality Assurance
• Ensuring only approved and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered pesticides are used according to the directions on the pesticide label as prescribed by law
• Surveying property, identifying issues, evaluating options, and prescribing control efforts that in no way adversely affect the environment and do not violate the law
• Recording work history into SAP to track work activities, chemical usage and labor

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• 1 year as a Pest Control Technician or equivalent pest control experience
• Current Certified Applicator for the state of Georgia or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days
• Be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver’s license and obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Be able to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (an air purifying respirator) within 2 weeks of accepting the contingent job offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly)
• Be able to use a snorkel, boom or high lift (from 50 to 130 feet)
• Willingness to travel overnight and work various work schedules, weekends, nights and holidays
• Knowledge of entomology
• Thorough knowledge of FDA Food Codes and the Code of Federal Regulations concerning food safety
• Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the control and handling of urban wildlife and urban pest birds (US Fish and Wildlife Services)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Entomology or a science related field
• Structural Pest Control license for the state of Georgia
• 5 years as a Certified Applicator

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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