Seasonal Mosquito Technician

VDCI•Schiller Park, IL

11h•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