Pest Control Technician

Pest Control TechnicianFull-timeProperty: 40003-WG Smoky Mountain ResortCareer Site Category: EngineeringCompensation: USD20- USD20- hourlyCompany DescriptionAdjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country,Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spain Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.Job DescriptionProvide pest control on turf, hotel rooms, and restaurants and in all areas maintained by Westgate. Mix/apply pesticides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.As Pest Control Technician, you will:.Maintain good healthy turf and ornamentals by spraying unwanted pestsSpray turf and ornamentals with herbicides, insecticides and fungicides using several different methods including but not limited to; boom spraying, flood jet, wand and drench sprayingFill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulaMix pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical cropsCover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructionsLift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areasPerform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadershipQualificationsOne to two years related experienceCommercial Pesticides LicenseHigh school diploma OR GED requiredWritten and verbal communication in English is expectedMust be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf cartsStrong communication skills required to excel in interactions with guests and colleaguesAbility to be versatile, work well under pressure, and meet deadlinesMust be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditionsRequired to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United StatesAdditional InformationWhy Westgate?Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision CoveragePaid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to RechargePaid Holidays401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your FutureDaily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need ThemFamily-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption AssistanceWellness Programs to Support Your Well-BeingFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your CareerMilitary LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It MostLife, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital InsurancePet Insurance for Your Furry Family MembersLoyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and MoreLow-Cost Gym MembershipDavid A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – One scholarship of up to $40,000 is awarded each year to one eligible dependent of a current Team Member.Career Growth and Advancement OpportunitiesCommunity Involvement – Give Back and Make an ImpactWestgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email[email protected]with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying. This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice