Pest Controller

Pest Controller

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions,

trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex

challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity,

relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.

Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being

are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Pest Controller to support a unique US Navy program on the island

of Diego Garcia. The Pest Controller is responsible for performing routine pest control

operations, ensuring proper application and disposal of pesticides, and adhering to strict

safety and environmental guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing routine pest control operations in unoccupied spaces during

Government regular working hours, except on Federal Government holidays or as

otherwise scheduled.

• Applying pesticides to effectively manage and control pest populations in a variety

of environments while adhering to safety standards and pest control best practices.

• Targeting pests in accordance with the project requirements and site-specific

needs, using preventative, chemical, and non-chemical methods.

• Ensuring all pesticides, rinse water, and containers are disposed of in accordance

with pesticide label directions and local environmental regulations.

• Disposing of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, or

contaminated articles at authorized off-site disposal locations in compliance with

all applicable laws.

• Maintaining an accurate record of pesticide usage, storage, and disposal.
• Adhering to all safety and environmental standards for pesticide use, handling, and

disposal methods.

• Following strict protocols to ensure safe working conditions and prevent

environmental contamination or exposure risks.

• Inspecting work areas to identify potential pest-related problems and executing

proper actions to resolve them.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and

level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in pest control operations, including safe handling and

application of pesticides.

• Current DoD Pesticide Applicator Certification in the applicable categories required

to perform or supervise work under this contract. Copy of certification must be

submitted 15 calendar days prior to start of work. Demonstrated understanding of

pesticide usage, safety guidelines, and proper waste disposal techniques.

• Knowledge of best practices for pest control in compliance with pesticide label

guidelines, environmental regulations, and pest control policies.

• Ability to work independently and schedule pest control tasks effectively during

specified hours.

• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign

Clearance Guide.

• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain

compliance for the duration of deployment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States)

environment with a multi-national workforce.

• Valid country driver’s license.
• Familiarity with government or military pest control operations and guidelines.
• Experience conducting pest control operations on a large-scale property or

installation.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility

for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate,

each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfi lling all self-

aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on

safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to

our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet

customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum

Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality

System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand

their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the

general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all

plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work

schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.