Pest Control Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide safe, effective, preventive and responsive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control pests (including vermin, birds, insects, and others) for Lincoln Park Zoo collection, food services, and grounds

• With veterinary oversight, PCC is responsible for design, maintenance, implementation, and evaluation of a responsive and preventive pest control plan and program through both chemical product and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities consistent with current and progressive industry practices with an emphasis on animal welfare
  • Responsible for pest inspections throughout the zoo
  • Responsible for identification of pests
  • Evaluates pest activity and establishes action thresholds for pest issues
  • Evaluates methods of chemical pest control for pest control circumstances
  • Applies chemical agents for the control of pest organisms safely, legally, and efficiently
  • Install and services mechanical pest control devices and materials
  • Responsible for ordering, storing, maintaining, and disposing of chemical, mechanical, and biological pest control supplies
• Generates facility sanitation assessments and sanitation action plans
• Develops and communicates strategies to preclude food sources and harborage for pests in collection, non-collection, and food service areas on grounds.
• Serves as support for and the liaison of pest control services contracted by the food service areas on grounds, the Chicago Park District, and the City of Chicago
• Maintains direct communication with Zoological Managers and Lead Keepers on pest control problems, requesting work order creations as needed
• Provides daily and monthly electronic records or IPM activities performed in all areas of the zoo, including sanitation assessments with action plan
• Demonstrate d knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment to work safely with hazardous chemicals.
• Responsible for assisting with unloading, storage, and maintenance of all dry goods and supplies in commissary warehouse and other areas of the zoo as needed.
• Humane trapping (lethal and live capture depending on species) of pests and vermin
• Responsible for collection of deceased non-collection animals on grounds for appropriate disposal
• As it relates to pest control management, PCC is responsible for animal transport and deliveries in regard to nuisance wildlife transport, both on and off zoo grounds.
• Must demonstrate familiarity with SDS protocols, application guidelines, and safety procedures and be willing to follow them at all times, especially as it refers to managing and applying pest control products.
• Provides routine and requested updates to IPM protocols and SDS review for pest control products
• Provides routine and requested updates to IPM protocols and SDS reviews for pest control products.
• Adheres to established safety guidelines.
• Participates in established animal escape drills and procedures
• Must demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards involved and the safe work practices to employ while in proximity of potentially dangerous animals.

• Assist in preparation and presentation of training programs for zoo volunteers and new employees as requested.
• Visitor services at special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions, and otherwise communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and supervisor.
• Very good knowledge of computer programs of basic word processing, spreadsheets, and internet database access, and comfort with data entry.
• Considerable knowledge of the zoo’s mission and philosophy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations and to respond with appropriate action.
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to get along with diverse groups with tact and maturity.
• Ability to represent Lincoln Park Zoological Society in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with supervisors, co-workers, visitors and general public.
• Spanish speaking preferable to allow integration with on-grounds support staff in day to day operations.