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Exterminator I - Facilities Services - UTK

Position Number: 6178285
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Agriculture - Entomology

Exterminator I - Facilities Services - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2741
Job Category: Facilities Services
Posting Date: 04/25/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Sanitation Safety, this position inspects for insects/wildlife, working to identify and prevent pest issues. The technician works directly with the appropriate personnel to control the issue by accurately identifying, selecting, mixing, and safely applying chemicals, traps, or by using engineering controls.

Responsibilities

Inspecting, monitoring, and identifying pest issues.
Performing preventive treatments and arranging for engineering controls.
Maintaining strong communication with Supervisor and co-workers.
Responding to on demand issues and alleviating the concerns of customers through action and strong communication.
Keeping records of work performed and coordinating with other departments to resolve pest issues.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma
Experience: No experience required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) category 7 certification.
- Must be able to successfully pass pulmonary function test and subsequent respirator fit test.
- Must be able to receive a rabies inoculation.
Other Conditions: Valid Driver's license

Work Location

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR05
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About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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