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CLASS SPECIFICATION
Environmental Technician
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs general pesticide control functions by applying restricted and non-restricted pesticides in or around school and administrative buildings, facilities and sites; operates medium-sized equipment to maintain and care for lawns and landscape areas; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
An Environmental Technician is responsible for performing pesticide control functions, including mixing and applying various herbicides, insecticides and fungicides to lawns, landscaped areas and buildings to treat pest, disease and weed problems. An incumbent is responsible for learning and applying governmental regulations related to the use of pesticides and ensuring that the application of pesticides is done in an environmentally safe and effective manner in accordance with all state and federal standards. An incumbent is also responsible for providing lead work direction and monitoring the work of Environmental Assistants.
Environmental Technician is distinguished from Environmental Assistant in that incumbents in the latter class perform the entry level work required for pesticide applications while the former has primary responsibility for pest control functions and monitors the work of Environmental Assistants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. There will typically be an assigned schedule for these duties.
1. Receives work orders; provides work direction and monitors the work of assigned personnel.
2. Mixes and applies various restricted and non-restricted herbicides, insecticides and fungicides; sprays and fogs buildings, sites, facilities, lawns and landscaped areas for weed, pest and insect control; fumigates buildings and facilities; inspects and monitors the health and appearance of turf, trees and shrubbery; diagnoses and treats pest, disease and weed problems; packages, stores and disposes of pesticides and other chemicals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and tools and makes minor adjustments and repairs; reports the need for major repairs and maintenance.
4. Periodically inspects buildings and grounds for harmful pests; baits, traps and disposes of rodents.
5. Drills through floors and foundations for the control of subterranean termites and carpenter ants.
6. Levels off gopher mounds and treat burrows with restricted bait, as well as use of restricted bait for ground squirrels, rats and mice.
7. Trains other employees in the safe use of restricted and unrestricted pesticides; assist with asbestos identification and monitor sites; monitor and assist District sites in disaster preparation and assist site managers in response technique to identified emergency situations.
8. Writes required reports, assists in development and implementation of plans, handbooks, and programs, and maintains records on pesticide use and hazardous waste program; posts signs and distributes letters regarding pest control activities at District and school sites as needed.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Performs general gardening and maintenance work, including: mowing, edging, trimming and raking lawns; spraying for control of weeds; cleaning and maintaining landscaped areas; operating gang and push mowers, tractors, rollers, skip loaders, trimmers, edgers and weed eaters; operating trucks and vehicles; may pick up litter, garbage and debris from landscaped areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
1. Methods and equipment used in pest, weed and insect control and treating plant diseases.
2. Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals used in grounds maintenance.
3. Methods and procedures for application of controlled substances, poisons and sterilants and their effects on target areas, surrounding areas and humans.
4. The safe packaging, storage and disposal of pesticides and other chemicals.
5. Safe work procedures in the use of pesticides and operation of hand and power tools and equipment.
6. Federal and state law, regulations, requirements and standards applicable to the use and storage of pesticides and other hazardous chemicals, including Hazard Communication program standards.
Ability to:
1. Mix and apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests.
2. Recognize common plants, plant diseases and insect pests.
3. Operate a variety of power and hand tools applicable to assigned responsibilities.
4. Understand and follow detailed oral and written directions.
5. Maintain records as required by the state and District.
6. Meet Environmental Protection Agency competency standards.
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and three years of grounds maintenance experience involving all aspects of pesticide application and rodent control; or some combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge and ability.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Class C driver's license, a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
A Qualified Applicators Certificate issued by the State/County.
Certificate of completion from the EPA in "Packaging of Waste" is highly desirable.
Maintain appropriate certifications of Asbestos Management Planner and Asbestos Inspector.
Upon acceptance of the District's offer of employment, new hires may be required to complete a baseline physical examination prior to the first day of employment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines; and interact with District staff and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee regularly works in extreme outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts and frequently works on slippery and uneven surfaces. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and street/road traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic and caustic chemicals. The noise level is frequently loud.
Requirements / Qualifications

• Certificate Copy (A Qualified Applicators Certificate issued by the State/County.)
• Proof of HS Graduation (proof of high school, G.E.D or higher education)

Comments and Other Information
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT The Governing Board adopted a policy that prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex (or sexual harassment), sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at any district site and/or activity.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participants in the district's complaint procedure instituted pursuant to this policy. Board Policy 4030 and Administrative Regulation 4030 and Administrative Regulation 4031 are available upon request or on the district's website at www.omsd.net/domain/56. The coordinator/compliance office (s) may be contacted at:
Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent
950 W. D Street, Ontario CA 91762
909-459-2500 email:OMSD.net
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The District is not responsible for incomplete applications.
All documents must be legible.
Documents must show applicants name and Educational institution name to be accepted.
(copy of official transcripts must show name of applicant and institution conferred degree awarded with date and/or transferrable unit totals)
Individuals who have transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of those transcripts from an approved CCTC agency.
Due to the volume of applications we receive it is not possible to give information over the phone regarding the status of applications. Notification will be sent through the e-mail system as the posting progresses.
Please submit the required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, fax, email or walk-ins. All items must be scanned and attached to your Ed Join application.
Failure to attach the required correct documents will result in your disqualification as an applicant. Testing is conducted on an on-going basis, and testers are encouraged to test in advance of postings to have the requisite documents on file when postings occur.
Upon acceptance of the District's offer of employment, new hires may be required to complete a baseline physical examination prior to the first day of employment.
Testing info
"Applications are initially screened for qualifying information and qualified applicants will be notified of test date, time and place. Testing may include written, oral, performance, or other evaluation methods appropriate to measure knowledge, skills and abilities required.
APPLICANTS MUST PASS ALL TESTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.
In the event a large number of applicants pass all tests, further screening may occur to insure that the most qualified applicants are invited to an oral interview. "