Part Time (Days) Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician
About The Position
Clarke of Wellington, FL is seeking to hire a part time Seasonal Field Technician who will be responsible for inspection of mosquito breeding sites (setting mosquito traps), larvicide applications using backpack sprayer, and adulticide applications while driving a truck and/or All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with attached sprayer. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about public health, sustainability, enjoys working outdoors, and has an interest in working with chickens or studying arbovirus diseases. Please note that this office also supports a sentinel chicken program and the candidate must be comfortable handling and caring for chickens, bleeding chickens and submitting their blood samples for presence of virus.
Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older
- 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
- Ability to sit and drive a vehicle for extended periods of time as well as walk extensively
- Capable of using handheld technical devices including, but not limited to, smartphones, GPS, and system applications
- Must be comfortable handling and taking blood samples from chickens (training provided!)
- Candidate must 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.
- Must be comfortable working out in the elements (summer heat, humidity, etc.) and around outdoor wildlife on a regular basis
- Be able to read and follow maps
- Be able to lift and carry backpacks of up to 75 pounds
- Have good physical dexterity
- Ability to effectively partner with cross functional teams to meet performance objectives and to support mission and vision of the Company
- Ability to travel to multiple site locations to meet the needs of the business
- May be required to pass the Florida Public Health exam (training provided)
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about public health
- Passionate about sustainability
- Enjoys working outdoors
- Interest in working with chickens or studying arbovirus diseases
- Problem-solver
- Attentive to detail
- Enjoys working outdoors and nature
- Knows how to work handheld technical devices including smartphones, GPS, and systems applications
Responsibilities
- Inspection of mosquito breeding sites (setting mosquito traps)
- Larvicide applications using backpack sprayer
- Adulticide applications while driving a truck and/or All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with attached sprayer
- Handling and caring for chickens, bleeding chickens and submitting their blood samples for presence of virus
- Delivering backpack treatments of mosquito larvicide and truck/ATV spray treatments of adulticide products
- Assessing breeding activity, providing treatments, and documenting findings
- Performing inspections and maintenance on vehicle and equipment
- Attending training
- Helping in other aspects of the field
Benefits
- Fantastic resume builders
- Outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture
- Spending your days outdoors in nature
- Rehire pay increases
- Paid volunteer time (Day of Caring)
- Employee of the month recognition programs
- Paid internships
- Employee referral bonuses
- Free employee assistance program
- 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
