Foreman I - Temp (Health Services)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

6h

About The Position

Performs mosquito abatement under supervision to reduce the risk of
mosquito-borne diseases.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience on-the-job or formal training in pest, mosquitoes, or vector control
• High school diploma or a GED.
• PROOF OF EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver license or secure one by date of employment.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and on call.
• Must be able to push/pull and/or lift lower objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground, ascend and descend steep inclinations, stoop, squat, crawl, and perform other physical duties as required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develops a knowledge of mosquito identification, basic mosquito biology and control.
• Performs duties as part of an integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.
• Completes daily work records and prepares operational reports as required.
• Trains, assigns duties, and evaluates crew members assisting in operations.
• Drives and maintains assigned vehicle.
• Assures operations performed are in compliance with the county’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
• Assures a high-level productivity and efficiency of work activities.
• Assures that all policies and procedures are followed.
• Performs maintenance of ditches and natural waterways using small tools and power equipment, i.e., shovels, picks, weed eaters, brush cutters, handheld sprayers, etc.
• Removes and trims vegetation along ditches and natural waterways.
• Clears, maintains and/or digs soil, trash, and objects to improve drainage ditches and natural waterways.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED