Pest Management Supervisor

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Serving the U-M community, Custodial & Grounds Services is the steward of the buildings and grounds that make the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus unique. Our employees take pride in providing exceptional customer service while conserving, enhancing, and maintaining over 26 million square feet of property. 

Our mission is to deliver excellence in service by providing comprehensive custodial services, pest management, grounds maintenance, and landscape design services, all in support of a safe, functional, and visually appealing campus environment.

The department's work enables the continuation of patient care, student housing, animal husbandry, utility distribution, snow removal, debris removal, and other critical infrastructure support. Custodial and Grounds staff are designated as critical employees, which means in the event of a University of Michigan emergency reduction in operations, including a public health emergency, suspension of academic classes, or during weather-related events, critical employees are expected to report to work.

Job Summary

The Pest Management Supervisor will lead the group having both administrative duties as well as technical duties. This position has direct management responsibility for seven technical staff and will ensure the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program for the University of Michigan is maintained. The Pest Management Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects including managing day to day activities of staff, safety and safe handling of pesticides, ensuring work orders are completed in a timely manner, and resolving issues of our campus partners.

Responsibilities*

• Represent University of Michigan in a professional manner, and treat all stakeholders including faculty, staff, students and visitors with respect. 

• Manage relationships/agreements with facility managers, custodial, grounds and maintenance supervision. 

• Develop Pest Management staff by identifying skill gaps, providing training, coaching and guidance and conducting the annual performance appraisal process.

• Stay current with the latest information and practices within the industry.

•  Ensure work orders and compliance paperwork are completed properly and submitted in a timely manner. 

• Meet regularly with campus partners to provide updates on our services and to proactively handle any service related issues. 

• Develop and implement pest control treatment plans.

• Conduct regular field audits to ensure that services are performed to university standards.

• Coordinate and conduct pest control surveys and pesticide applications.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of pest inspections and monitoring systems.

• Coordinate the development of a communication system to advise faculty and staff on pest control activities and treatment application schedules.

• Conduct regular health and safety evaluations to ensure pest control procedures, practices, and products comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certification by the State of Michigan as a Pesticide Applicator (7A & 7B).

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in structural pest control.

• Minimum three (3) years of direct management experience overseeing the work of multiple technicians.

• Considerable knowledge of the use and application of pest control products.

• Knowledge of various exclusionary and eradication methods.

• Demonstrated customer service excellence.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all times across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience using a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Involved with or is a member of pest management associations

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.