Pest Control Technician

Provide 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 pests

• Spray turf and ornamentals with herbicides, insecticides and fungicides using several different methods including but not limited to; boom spraying, flood jet, wand and drench spraying

• Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formula

• Mix pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops

• Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions

• Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes in order to direct spray over designated areas

• Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership

• One to two years related experience

• Commercial Pesticides License 

• High school diploma OR GED required

• Written and verbal communication in English is expected

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts

• Strong communication skills required to excel in interactions with guests and colleagues

• Ability to be versatile, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions

• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal

• Paid Holidays

• 401K with generous company match

• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit

• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance

• Wellness Programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Assistance

• Military Leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 

• Advancement & development opportunities

• Community Involvement Programs  

Westgate 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.