Integrated Pest Management Technician

Summary

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Integrated Pest Management Technician! This role provides Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program services for campus, including providing pest removal services that are safe, effective, and accountable. The position also improves worker health and safety by minimizing exposure to pesticides and assists in continued research and implementation and use of the least toxic IPM techniques.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance for campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

IPM And Research

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Management techniques are designated by the manager. Decide whether control is necessary (assess damage threshold levels). Method used for control: Biological, Mechanical, Cultural or Chemical. Enter confined spaces and notify EH&S of health or safety issues. Assist in developing, recommending and implementing IPM procedures for campus, placing priority on non-chemical methods including cultural, mechanical and biological controls. Perform detailed and routine inspections of areas while on site to assist in the reduction or elimination of pest problems through early detection.
• Provide research and assistance on pesticide reduction techniques to the campus community for both structural and ornamental/natural land settings. This includes non-chemical approaches to controlling Insects, Mammals and Birds.
• Input daily actions into work order system and associated spreadsheet. Track and input IPM activities including chemical use and non-chemical controls. Data includes volumes of pesticides used, hours spent, equipment costs, exclusionary tactics, cultural changes needed, and success achieved. Train on the AiM work order system to reach proficiency.
  
  

Training & Education

• Assist in training others in IPM techniques and IPM procedures. Assist in coordinating training, which includes accurate IPM technique, proper chemical handling procedures, and prevention of illness through elimination of vectors. Individuals to be trained include: building proctors, maintenance staff, custodians and staff in other departments who may be assisting on the program.
• Secure continued Educational Credits as required by the State Agriculture Department to maintain current (Pesticides Applicator) Certified Operator or Qualified Supervisors License.
  
  

Other Duties

• Unspecified duties as directed by manager to maintain the operational readiness of the department and the campus. Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings. Complete continuing education to establish or maintain proficiency. As an essential services employee, responsible to respond to other duties as assigned. Notify manager of safety incidents, near misses and potential hazards. Maintain safe work practices, participate in department safety meetings and complete assigned trainings.
  
  

What You Should Know

• This in-person position’s anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• This position will be required to rotate on-call schedule to handle campus after-hours and weekend emergencies.
• This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program .
  
  

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this position is $66,400.
• If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.
  
  

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• 5 years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Within 6 months, acquire a State of Colorado Certified Operator license for pesticide applications.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

Hold a current State of Colorado Qualified Supervisor's license for pesticide applications.

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
• Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
• DD-214 for veteran applicants.
• Qualified veterans and surviving spouses are eligible for veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If you are an honorably discharged veteran, the spouse of a veteran unable to work due to a service-connected disability, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you may claim preference during the selection process for a position within the state personnel system. In order for us to determine your eligibility for veterans preference, you must attach a copy of a DD-214 form along with your application. If you have additional supporting documentation to provide, or do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.
• If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.
  
  

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by August 16, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.