Part Time Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician

Clarke•Kissimmee, FL

12d•$15

About The Position

Part Time (Days) Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician – Kissimmee Clarke of Kissimmee, FL is seeking to hire a part time Field Technician who will be responsible for inspection of mosquito breeding sites using a cup and dipper to sample water source, larviciding applications using backpack sprayer, and adulticiding applications while driving a truck, a boat and/or All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with attached sprayer. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about public health, sustainability, and enjoys working outdoors. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today! WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY This position earns a wage of $15/hr. The Field Technician is a seasonal position and supports the summertime daytime mosquito control operations (generally March-November). The Field Technician works on average 15-20 hours per week and supports Clarke's seasonal mosquito control operations Monday-Friday (day/hours will vary based on business needs). A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIELD TECHNICIAN As a Seasonal Field Technician, you are responsible for driving to potential breeding sites and inspecting standing waters for mosquito larvae. Your role will provide immediate results to customer accounts by delivering backpack treatments of mosquito larvicide and truck/ATV spray treatments of adulticide product. You love your Field Technician job as you get to be out of an office and enjoying nature. A map will be given to you by your supervisor for you to utilize as you safely navigate to inspection sites. You have excellent attention to detail as you assess breeding activity, provide treatments, and document your findings. You take pride in your work knowing that your contributions are making a direct impact on the environment. When you are not servicing customer accounts, you are performing inspections and maintenance on your vehicle and equipment, attending training, and helping in other aspects of your field. Your passion for public health, the outdoors , and nature shines through as you complete your work each day.

Requirements

Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
Have a valid driver's License with an excellent driving record
Be able to sit, drive a vehicle and/or ATV for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, lift, and carry a 50-60 lbs backpack during treatments for extensive amounts of time
Must be able to work through the end of our season (November/December)
May be required to obtain state required pesticide licensing (training provided)
Must be available to work daytime hours Monday- Friday (days and hours will vary depending on business needs)
Candidate must be comfortable performing assigned duties in the field from a vehicle while navigating through various residential communities, urban environments and traffic patterns where environmental conditions are affected by weather.
Capable of using a handheld technical devices including, but not limited to, smartphones, GPS, and system applications
Candidate must also be comfortable performing assigned duties outdoors while walking through various and challenging terrain including, but not limited to water, heavy vegetation and uneven land throughout residential communities, urban environments and forested areas where environmental conditions are affected by weather.

Responsibilities

inspection of mosquito breeding sites using a cup and dipper to sample water source
larviciding applications using backpack sprayer
adulticiding applications while driving a truck, a boat and/or All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with attached sprayer
driving to potential breeding sites and inspecting standing waters for mosquito larvae
delivering backpack treatments of mosquito larvicide and truck/ATV spray treatments of adulticide product
assessing breeding activity, provide treatments, and document your findings
performing inspections and maintenance on your vehicle and equipment
attending training
helping in other aspects of your field