Integrated Pest Management Specialist - Facilities - SFO

Overview

Integrated Pest Management Specialist - Facilities - SFO (3424) - 163039

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  3424-Integrated Pest Management Specialist
• Fill Type:
  Permanent Civil Service

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

• Application Opening: Thursday, February 5, 2026
• Final date to receive applications: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.
• Salary Range: $97,422 - $118,378

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.

As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.

SFO is more than an airport — we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Under general supervision, inspects trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way (roads, flood control channels, transportation corridors, lots, landscaping and easements, etc.), bodies of water and structures for evidence of various pests and related damage, and takes appropriate steps to resolve problems. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Survey and inspect trees, shrubs, grass, rights of way and other vegetation, aquatics and structures for evidence of disease or presence of harmful pests using visual aids, field observations and history records.
• Monitor pest ecosystems to evaluate the presence of pest species, natural predators, and conditions that may contribute to pest problems.
• Assist and provide expertise in the development of integrated pest management program strategy.
• Utilize traps, chemical and non-chemical methods to manage pests. Keep detailed records of activities. Mix, apply and monitor various chemicals, fertilizers, compounds and baits for treatment, elimination or control of specific conditions found.
• Provide expertise, assistance and training to staff, structural contract service providers and the public about pest biology, the IMP approach, new pest management strategies, and toxicology of pesticides for use.
• Implement pest control measures in accordance with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program (Chapter 39 of the San Francisco Administrative Code).
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as sprayers of various types, small boat to spray lakes for algae and weed control, and/or large capacity truck sprayer for surface areas.
• Requisition and evaluate needed supplies and keep records of chemicals used and recommendations for spray control operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:
One (1) year of verifiable experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.

License and Certification:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Possession of a Structural License

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review

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Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If…