MOSQUITO CONTROL TECHNICIAN (NIGHT SHIFT)

Hhc • Indianapolis, IN

332d

About The Position

Technicians work independently in one of fifteen Mosquito Control zones. Technicians complete field work - working outdoors. Checks known or potential mosquito breeding sites for the presence of mosquito larvae, pupae, rafts or adults: applies insecticides by spraying or other control measures to reduce/eliminate the potential disease-bearing and nuisance mosquito population in Marion County.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required and have a good driving record.
• The ability to interact with the public in a professional manner is required.
• The ability to navigate around Marion County is required.
• Technicians must work responsibly with mosquito control chemicals.
• They must operate the mosquito control tools and machines in a responsible way.

Responsibilities

• Performs area surveys for potential mosquito breeding sites.
• Collects mosquito larvae/adult specimens: sorts adult mosquito collections - prior to identification and virus testing by laboratory personnel.
• Assists in rearing larvae and adult specimens used to test for product effectiveness and mosquito resistance.
• Checks, reads rain gauges and monitoring devices; records information on daily report and into data collecting software through hand held device.
• Conducts application of larvicides, adulticides, or other mosquito control measures in accordance with prescribed (assigned) zone/route or as required (by mosquito population data or disease transmission data).
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and application equipment - and completes appropriate documentation of the condition of the vehicle. Notifies supervisor of any problems.
• Performs daily itinerary of activities - organizing for the shift.
• Maintains radio communication with Mosquito Control Base - as required by the Indiana State Chemists Office.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of site visits and treatments (Jensen Codes).
• Transports/carries application equipment and chemicals to remote or inaccessible sites.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers