Seasonal Tech Mosquito

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI)•Loveland, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a quality, professional service, delivering it with courtesy, safety, and dependability to ensure each customer has a positive experience. VDCI, a member of the Rentokil family of companies, focuses strongly on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control, which includes mosquito surveillance, preventative services, and large-scale spraying. A career with Rentokil offers professional growth opportunities, competitive pay, and performance incentives, with a commitment to promoting from within. VDCI supports its self-motivated team members with ongoing training, financial incentives, and rewards for professional development and growing the business.

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.
Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

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.
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
Competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.