Pest Control / Sports Turf Foreman
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Ability to speak, read and understand the English language
- Must have a clear and acceptable driving record as determined by the Texas School Bus Driver's requirements
- Licensed by Texas Dept. of Agriculture for Pesticide Applicator
- Five (5) years of experience in Pest Control preferred
- Member of Sports Turf Managers Association preferred
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
261 days
SALARY/PAYGRADE
$30.67/HS-12 Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Train Grounds employees and oversee the application of chemicals at all campuses
- Maintain training log of all employees making chemical applications under this license
- Maintain accurate records of Red, Yellow, and Green label chemical use in the District
- Assume the duties of the IPM Coordinator
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for IPM Program
- Assure compliance with yearly inspections by the Structural Pest Control Board
- Act as advisor to Supervisor of Grounds on any issues dealing with chemical treatments in the District
- Maintain yearly CEUs mandated by the State of Texas
- Maintain an inventory of needed products and supplies
- Maintain work order records of all chemical applications
- Supervise the maintenance of all athletic fields within the District
- Provide guidance and supervision to Athletic Field Maintenance Crews
- Work in close communication with coaches and Athletic Dept. administrators
- Assist Supervisor of Grounds in any capacity needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds
- Be available to work different schedules or shifts to accomplish tasks
- Be available for after-hour demands, subject to 24-hour responsibility
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to work alone
- Ability to keep information confidential
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Until filled Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
What Most Pest Control Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Pest control in Texas is licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Technicians who apply pesticides need a certified applicator or technician license, which involves training hours and an exam. Many companies hire you first and sponsor the license while you learn. Pay is usually hourly with route bonuses or commission on new accounts, and sales-minded techs who grow their routes earn more.
The work is route based and seasonal. Summer brings the heaviest volume as mosquitoes, ants, roaches, and rodents thrive in Houston humidity. You drive a company vehicle, follow a daily stop list, and manage chemicals safely with the right protective gear. New hires are surprised by how much of the job is customer relationships and how much is physical, from crawling under homes to climbing into hot attics. Steady recurring contracts make this trade more predictable than storm-driven trades, and reliable techs build loyal routes that follow them for years.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A technician starts the day by loading products and reviewing the route of scheduled stops. At each home or business you inspect for activity, identify the pest, and apply the right treatment inside, outside, and around the foundation. You set traps, treat entry points, and note conditions that invite pests back.
Customer communication runs through every stop. You explain what you found, what you did, and what the homeowner can do to help. Safety and documentation are constant. You follow label instructions, record products and amounts, and keep children and pets clear of fresh applications. Some visits are quick recurring services and others are involved, such as termite inspections, rodent exclusion, or crawl-space work. You finish by closing out each stop and confirming the next visit. Expect a lot of driving, physical inspection in tight and hot spaces, and the satisfaction of solving a problem that was stressing a customer out.
What Pest Control Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Pest Control Workers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $17.89/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Pest Control Technician in Texas
Pest control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. A new technician works under a certified applicator and must earn a technician license within a set window, which involves training hours and an exam. With experience you can become a certified commercial applicator in categories like general pest, termite, and lawn and ornamental. Many companies hire you first and sponsor the licensing while you train. Termite and fumigation work require additional category certification and command higher pay.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Technician (in training) $36,171/yr
Run routes under a certified applicator while earning your license.
- 2 Licensed Technician $37,211/yr
Service routes solo and treat common household and commercial pests.
- 3 Certified Applicator / Termite Tech $44,304/yr
Handle termite, fumigation, and specialty categories for more pay.
- 4 Branch Manager / Route Supervisor $44,304/yr
Manage technicians, routes, and quality across a service area.
- 5 Business Owner $60,050/yr
Hold the business license and run your own pest control company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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