Mosquito Management Technician - Entry - No weekends! - R20853

Sarasota County Government • Full-time • Sarasota, Florida, United States • from $20.10 / hour • 2h ago

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you prefer working on your own, have a knack for customer service, and are tired of the Florida Mosquitos? Join our team of Mosquito Management Technician in ridding the county of known pests - all from the convenience of a provided truck. In this role you'll treat rural and urban areas alike - we provide paid training and have room for both growth and advancement.

This position is a great way to start your career with the county, with a beginning pay of $20.10/hr. We offer a great work/life balance, and your benefits start within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career makes a difference.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

Monitor and provide treatment for the reduction of mosquitoes in assigned areas
Locate sources (larval habitats) of mosquitoes, obtaining GPS readings and photos of the habitats
Obtain written permission from owners for routine inspections and treatments on private property
Maintain data for assigned areas of responsibility in the MapVision Database or other approved systems
Conduct investigations in response to customer service requests, set and collect traps, conduct landing rates, and conduct routine inspections
Help perform maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and/or MMS Facilities
Speak with customers and provide literature on mosquitoes and prevention
Monitor environmental factors, including wind speed, rainfall, and/or tidal flooding
Serve as team leader for MMS Aides

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
Must pass Core and Public Health Pesticide Applicator exams within six (6) months of employment (We can help with this!)

Physical Demands:

May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $20.10 (Step 1); Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

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