Job Posting: Pest Control Technician

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

JC-224201
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Pest Control Technician
PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN

$3,607.00 - $4,142.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/4/2020

Job Description and Duties

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least (1) permanent full-time appointment to the Pest Control Technician.  This vacancy exists in Facility Operations.

 

The position is under the direction of the Supervising Groundkeeper II and is responsible for pest control duties hospital wide.

 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

 

KNOWLEDGE  OF: Structural Pest Control Act and Structural Pest Control Board Regulations; laws and regulations governing use of pesticides; elimination of rodents; noxious pests, such as spiders, ants and cockroaches; pests attacking humans, such as bedbugs, fleas, lice, mites, ticks, and mosquitoes; fabric pests, such as silverfish, firebrats, carpet beetles and clothes moths; cereal and miscellaneous pests; and general pests.

 

ABILITY TO: Identify and take steps required to control vertebrate and invertebrate pests; prepare written reports and records; train other personnel in preventive pest control methods.

 

Additional Requirements include interpersonal skills and dependability.

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a Field Representative, Branch 2, license issued by Department of Consumer Affairs.
  • Qualified Applicator Certificate, desired; Category A, minimum issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Exam Information: In order to gain list eligibility, please follow the link for instructions on how to complete the online exam  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dsh0569

All interested candidates should submit an application to the Human Resources - Employment Unit no later than Friday, December 4, 2020.

The salary listed does not include the current required budget reduction. Please follow the link to review the appropriate Bargaining Unit Contract for specific details.

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.  

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-224201
Position #(s):
502-556-0569-XXX
Working Title:
Pest Control Technician
Classification:
PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN
$3,607.00 - $4,142.00 A

Salary listed does not include the current required budget reduction.

# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA  92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/4/2020

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Attn: Human Resources Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton, CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Human Resources Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton, CA 92369
Due to COVID-19, hours may vary and appointment may be necessary.
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:



Benefits

Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Employment Unit
(909) 425-7543

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Contact - Ivory Augustine
(909) 425-7362
ivory.augustine@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.