Seasonal Mosquito Technician

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitat and the presence of mosquito larvae by visual inspection and “dipping”
• Audit each inspection site and utilize the appropriate control techniques, such as: no action, source reduction, biological control, public education and chemical control (including the application of larvicides and adulticides at the labeled application rates)
• Place and retrieve monitoring devices for accessing mosquito populations
• Accurately record all findings and control activities on the appropriate log sheet and GPS unit, and enter data into VDCI’s database as required by the contract
• Be thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications
• Know and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularly
• Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents at all times during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or during any other public relations activities
• Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used
• Mix pesticides & fill sprayers accurately as needed, and follow all required safety precautions for the application of products
• React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Essential Job Functions

• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
• Work is regularly performed outdoors and may include exposure to potentially hazardous situations and substances such as weather conditions, challenging and uneven/unstable terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals
• Must be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

What do you need?

• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Customer-facing experience preferred