Pesticide Applicator (With $3,000 New Hire Payment!)

About NRHA Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk.

NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority that has been exceptionally effective in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA aims to create and apply meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community.

About the Position The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Pesticide Applicator. The jobholder Applies pesticides. Exterminates rodents. Maintains pesticide application equipment. Receives training in proper work method from senior staff. Transports equipment to work site. Processes work order documents. Performs routine shop inventory management of chemicals, tools, and equipment. May work independent assignments as directed by Pesticide Specialist.

Key Responsibilities The primary duties of this position include:

• Applies pesticides: receives and prioritizes work orders for applying pest control chemicals; mixes pest control chemicals in tank, following safety standards; sprays and/or fogs resident units with pest extermination chemicals; follows up on pesticide application as needed.
• Exterminates rodents: places and applies bait for extermination of rodents.
• Maintains pesticide application equipment: cleans and repairs equipment as directed.
• Receives training in proper work method from senior staff.
• Transports equipment to work site: loads truck; drives to site following standard traffic safety procedures; unloads truck; reloads and returns to shop.
• Secures housing units following completion of job.
• Processes work order documents: receives, completes and submits finished work orders.
• Performs routine shop inventory management of chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Performs other related work as required.

About the Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have:

• Some High School education or work toward a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Two to three years of pesticide application experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience necessary to obtain required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• State-registered Pesticide Applicator Technician certification.
• Current and valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds,such as ranges and furniture; includes ability to wear a 10 plus pound pesticide gear on back for periods in excess of one hour.

NRHA will consider equivalent substitutes for education and/or experience, provided that the candidate can demonstrate that he/she has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the job.

NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The pay range for this position is $37,440 – 46,696 per year. The pay offer will be determined by the candidate's work history and skill mix. NRHA's benefits package includes VRS retirement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement options; public service loan forgiveness; and much more!

This position qualifies for a $3,000 new hire payment, delivered in two installments.

Those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly by telephone. All other candidates will receive an email communication after the position is filled.

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NRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants receive consideration for a position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law. NRHA is an e-Verify employer and reviews the eligibility of each employee to work in the United States. NRHA is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. NRHA requires a criminal history record review for all positions. NRHA reserves the right to close or withdraw at any time any position it lists or advertises.