Pest Control Assistant na Westgate Resorts

Starting Pay $18 / hour

About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

We are an organization that is built on the idea of service to others and on the idea of making dreams come true. In order to achieve these goals we expect all employees to fulfill the Service Philosophy and the Service Standards in all interactions with guests and fellow employees.

As a Pest Control Assistant you will provide pest control on turf and ornamentals in all areas maintained by Westgate. Will also assist in other areas of grounds maintenance when spraying is not been done. Mix or apply pesticides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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.
• Will be working around all types of ground maintenance equipment including blowers and mowers.
• Other assignments may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• One to two year related experience and/or training. Commercial pesticide license required.
• Commercial pesticide license required .
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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.