Seasonal Field Technician

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Northborough, MA

13h • $20 - $22

About The Position

Seasonal Field Technicians will be assigned by the Director of Operations and/or Executive Director to other CMMCP staff as needed. Duties include but may not limited to the following:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
To demonstrate punctuality, dependability and compliance with work schedules.
To drive a truck carefully in the manner used in mosquito control work and to follow all established traffic laws, regulations and common sense safety practices.
To apply larval control products in area catch basins as directed for the control of mosquitoes and the reduction in mosquito-borne diseases.
Take catch basin treatment license test to treat basins with larvicide products. CMMCP will help you take the exam once hired.
Treat Catch Basins with larval control products.
To operate in the CMMCP source reduction program (tire recycling) as directed.
To operate in the CMMCP ditch maintenance program as directed.
To operate in the CMMCP mosquito surveillance program as directed.
Any and all tasks subject to the needs of the Project as determined by the Director of Operations or the Executive Director.
Employment will run from early June through August, possibly into September or beyond.
Good work attendance and adherence to work instructions is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form.
Experience with computers including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a clean driving record. You must provide a copy of your driving record before an interview will be scheduled.
Seasonal Field Technicians at CMMCP are contracted, seasonal positions whose daily hours or length of service may be modified at the discretion of the Executive Director but are not to exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week except under certain circumstances as determined by the Executive Director.

Requirements

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good work attendance and adherence to work instructions is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form.
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a clean driving record. You must provide a copy of your driving record before an interview will be scheduled.
• Applicant must be willing to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test at any time during employment.
• Ability to read and understand maps and their layout is required.
• Ability to send and receive instructions over radio and cell phones is required.
• Ability to coordinate with the public in a professional manner is required.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a license to apply pesticides in the Commonwealth is preferred but not required.
• Ability to acquire a pesticide license within a specified time period to be determined by the Executive Director is required for employment.
• Previous related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate punctuality, dependability and compliance with work schedules.
• Drive a truck carefully in the manner used in mosquito control work and to follow all established traffic laws, regulations and common sense safety practices.
• Apply larval control products in area catch basins as directed for the control of mosquitoes and the reduction in mosquito-borne diseases.
• Take catch basin treatment license test to treat basins with larvicide products.
• Treat Catch Basins with larval control products.
• Operate in the CMMCP source reduction program (tire recycling) as directed.
• Operate in the CMMCP ditch maintenance program as directed.
• Operate in the CMMCP mosquito surveillance program as directed.
• Communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form.
• Coordinate with the public in a professional manner.
• Send and receive instructions over radio and cell phones.

Benefits

• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed