Seasonal Tech Mosquito

VDCI•Columbus, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." The primary purpose of this role is to provide professional mosquito surveillance and control services for Franklin County residents. We deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability. Here at VDCI, we have a strong focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control.

Requirements

Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the areas of pest control and public health
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
Must be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience

Responsibilities

Routinely inspect mosquito breeding habitats for larval presence and search for new potential breeding habitats
Assess each inspection site and utilize the appropriate control techniques, such as: no action, source reduction, public education, and appropriate larvicide (primarily bacterial-based products)
Place and retrieve monitoring devices for surveilling mosquito populations
May morphologically identify and count mosquito species using dissecting microscopes
Respond to mosquito complaints from concerned residents by inspecting properties, treating mosquito habitats, and communicating directly with residents
Accurately record all findings and control activities on provided mobile tablets 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
React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Competitive pay
Performance incentives
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