Mosquito Control Inspector

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Orient Park, FL

6h•$34,403 - $45,583•Onsite

About The Position

Performs mosquito surveillance tasks and field inspection work, including spraying, in the control and extermination of mosquitoes. This role involves routine field inspection and spraying duties in the control of mosquitoes. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents may conduct inspections of properties to determine mosquito breeding areas and identify types of larvae, notify owners or occupants of findings, operate vehicles and mounted spray equipment to apply larvicidal and adulticidal preparations, mix insecticides, load pesticides into spray tanks, and clean equipment. The position also involves reporting unusual mosquito breeding areas, performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, and other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
One year of experience providing pest control services using insecticides.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge of mosquito breeding habitats and adult and larvae specimen identification.
Knowledge of control and extermination methods, materials, and equipment.
Working knowledge of larvicidal and adulticide equipment.
Knowledge of Units of Measurement (i.e. liquids, solids and acreage).
Skill in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of spray equipment.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to prepare written activity reports.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read maps.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Position may require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting.
Willingness and ability to be routinely and frequently around chemicals including pesticides.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Possession of State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Applicator License in Aquatic Pest Control and State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Health Pest Control Certification within the 6 months probationary period.

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of properties to determine mosquito breeding areas and identify types of larvae.
Notifies owners or occupants of inspection findings.
Operates vehicle and mounted spray equipment and applies larvicidal and adulticidal preparations to mosquito breeding areas.
Mixes insecticides to apply on mosquito infested areas.
Loads pesticides into the spray tank and cleans fogging and larvicidal machines or other equipment.
Reports large or unusual mosquito breeding areas requiring special larvicidal applications from helicopters or large spray trucks.
Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.