Mosquito Technician

This is a Job Description for a Mosquito Technician in Gautier, Mississippi

Summary: Mosquito Technicians provide a quality, professional service. They deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability and to ensure each customer has a positive experience.

Duties & 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). May 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 VDCIs 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 always spill procedures and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularly. Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents always 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.

 Requirements

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: High school diploma or equivalent. Be flexible with working hours, Monday-Friday, Weekends as needed. Must be 18 years of age or older. Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms. May be required to obtain state pesticide applicator licensing (training provided). Be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 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 pass pre-employment background screen. Must possess a valid drivers license and pass motor vehicle record search

Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.