Tech Mosquito

VDCI • Tallahassee, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mosquito Technician provides quality, professional mosquito-control services with courtesy, safety, and dependability, helping ensure a positive customer experience. The role supports mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying, with a focus on preventing the spread of disease. Following a training period, work is performed under self-directed conditions and regularly takes place outdoors in varied and potentially hazardous environments. The technician operates a motor vehicle and pest-control equipment, records inspection and treatment information, and communicates with residents during service activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Basic math skills, including working with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in pest control.
• Ability to lift and use chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions that may involve uneven or unstable terrain, weather, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild or domestic animals.
• Ability to work independently after a training period.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; costs are covered by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect control zones for potential mosquito-breeding habitat and mosquito larvae through visual inspection and dipping.
• Assess inspection sites and select appropriate control techniques, including no action, source reduction, biological control, public education, or chemical control.
• Apply larvicides and adulticides at labeled application rates when appropriate.
• Place and retrieve monitoring devices to assess mosquito populations.
• Record findings and control activities on log sheets and GPS units, and enter required data into the company database.
• Follow chemical labels, Safety Data Sheets, safety and spill procedures, and required personal protective equipment practices.
• Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably with residents during inspections, larvicide activities, and other public-relations activities.
• Operate equipment safely and properly, mix pesticides, and fill sprayers accurately while following required precautions.
• Respond promptly and effectively to changes and perform other essential tasks as assigned.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
• Full-time colleagues can enroll immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Performance incentives are offered in many roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED