What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Worker position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
Position is located at the Sheridan VA Medical Center in the Facilities Management Service - Environmental Management Section (EMS). Pest Helper will assist to reduce - remove pest risk - and control hazards to public health - stored products - structure - wildlife and will be conducting trouble-shooting inspections of buildings and grounds for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insects - rodents and predatory animals - and other pests.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 11/06/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Driver's License: Employee will be required to have a valid driver's license. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical work of the position requires walking - stooping - bending - kneeling - pushing - and lifting (up to 50 pounds). Use a six-foot ladder - hydraulic extension platform or scaffolding. Utilize a hand truck and dollies. Duties require considerable dexterity - hand - foot and eye coordination - and concentration. Work is usually performed indoors - where lighting and ventilation are good. The incumbent is subject to cuts - bruises and scrapes from hand and power tools and exposure to dust and paint fumes. Exposure to various chemicals such as floor strippers - glass cleaners - detergents - germicides - ammoniated carpet cleaners - rust eradicators - etc.
Duties
Position is located at the Sheridan VA Medical Center in the Facilities Management Service - Environmental Management Section (EMS). Pest Helper will assist to reduce - remove pest risk - and control hazards to public health - stored products - structure - wildlife and will be conducting trouble-shooting inspections of buildings and grounds for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insects - rodents and predatory animals - and other pests.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 11/06/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Driver's License: Employee will be required to have a valid driver's license. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical work of the position requires walking - stooping - bending - kneeling - pushing - and lifting (up to 50 pounds). Use a six-foot ladder - hydraulic extension platform or scaffolding. Utilize a hand truck and dollies. Duties require considerable dexterity - hand - foot and eye coordination - and concentration. Work is usually performed indoors - where lighting and ventilation are good. The incumbent is subject to cuts - bruises and scrapes from hand and power tools and exposure to dust and paint fumes. Exposure to various chemicals such as floor strippers - glass cleaners - detergents - germicides - ammoniated carpet cleaners - rust eradicators - etc.
Duties
- Major duties and responsibilities include: Pest Control (60%): Monitors and inspects all key areas of the hospital and outlying sites (CBOCS) for pest activity and pest risks
- Note and critical control points that may be accessible for pests
- Captures and removes pests as needed
- Positively identify key pests
- Collects and identifies disease carriers such as different types of mosquitoes - lice - fleas - scorpions - wasps - roaches - ants including fire ants - poisoned snakes - raccoons - and bats
- Although bedbugs are not a carrier of disease the control of these parasites is vital to ensure services and areas are available to Veterans - Staff and visitors
- Housekeeping 30%: Work assignment areas include inpatient and outpatient care areas - laboratories - food preparation areas - food storage areas and dining facilities
- recreational areas
- and administrative areas
- Routine assignments include numerous work areas that require specialized knowledge and training in techniques/procedures Sterile Processing Services (SPS) - CLCs
- At times - employees may be assigned as a member of a to complete special projects
- In their assignment area - employees are responsible for performing the following essential functions in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures and established
- Laundry Services 10%: Provide transportation of clean and dirty laundry around campus
- The position will require these duties up to 4 days a week for about 2.5 hours a day
- Work Schedule: Variable work schedule Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Control Worker/PD14877A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Salary : $29 - $33