Seasonal Mosquito Technician

VDCISchiller Park, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a quality, professional service. They deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability and to ensure each customer has a positive experience. Here at VDCI, we have a strong focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control. We complete mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
  • Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
  • High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
  • Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.

Nice To Haves

  • Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitat and the presence of mosquito larvae by visual inspection and “dipping”
  • Assess each inspection site and utilize the appropriate control techniques, such as: no action, source reduction, biological control, public education and chemical control (including the application of larvicides and/ adulticides at the labeled application rates)
  • May place and retrieve monitoring devices for accessing mosquito populations
  • Accurately record all findings and control activities on the appropriate log sheet and GPS unit, and enter data into VDCI’s database as required by the contract
  • Be thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications
  • Know and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularly.
  • Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents at all times during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or during any other public relations activities
  • Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used
  • Mix pesticides & fill sprayers accurately as needed, and follow all required safety precautions for the application of products
  • React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
  • Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
  • Work is regularly performed outdoors and may include exposure to potentially hazardous situations and substances such as weather conditions, challenging and uneven/unstable terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals.
  • Must be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean.

Benefits

  • Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
  • Health and Wellness
  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
  • Savings and Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation days & sick days
  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
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