Seasonal Part Time Tech Mosquito

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

Schedule: Part-time

About the role

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. The primary purpose of this role is to provide a quality, professional mosquito control service with courtesy, safety, and dependability, ensuring each customer has a positive experience. Here at VDCI, we focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito surveillance, preventative services, and large-scale spraying.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitat and the presence of mosquito larvae by visual inspection and “dipping.”
• Assess 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 during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or other public relations activities.
• Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Mix pesticides and fill sprayers accurately as needed, following all required safety precautions for the application of products.
• React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.

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 ensure it and all other equipment is kept clean.

Requirements

• 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. Ability 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.

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits, and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria:

• Professional and Personal Growth:
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career.
  • Training and development programs available.
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues).
• Health and Wellness:
  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day 1.
  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, plus much more.
• Savings and Retirement:
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Vacation days and sick days.
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

This company is a Drug-Free workplace.