Under supervision, the seasonal mosquito control technician performs routine assignments in the prevention and control of mosquitoes in an assigned zone, including meeting with residents at their properties’ to inspect the yard for mosquito sources and provide information to residents on mosquito prevention. The application of pesticides will be made as directed by the Supervisor.
Work is performed in accordance with established methods and techniques. The Seasonal Mosquito Control Technician represents the District and its control programs before the public. This classification is a temporary, at-will position with total hours of work less than 1,000 hours within the District’s fiscal year and with no expectation of continued employment. The employee is paid at an hourly wage rate with no additional benefits. The typical employment duration is through September. The positions available is located out of Clovis, CA.
Example of Duties:
- Under direction, is responsible for scheduling inspections and operations within an assigned zone.
- Conducts surveillance of known mosquito breeding sources for the presence of mosquitoes and inspects zone for new or previously unknown breeding sources.
- Under supervision, applies pesticides to mosquito sources after selection of appropriate material, dosage rate and equipment to obtain proper coverage and results and in accordance with pesticide label information and Pesticide Worker Safety Regulations.
- Re-inspects treated sources to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Evaluates and alters mosquito breeding sources where appropriate and stocks mosquitofish and other biological control agents where appropriate.
- Informs & assists the Supervisor in maintaining accurate and up to date source information including changes to property ownership, source location, and other relevant information.
- Accurately reports and records information on all inspections and control activities in the District’s electronic field data collection system.
- Performs premise inspections, interacts directly with the public and makes recommendations to property owners about mosquito sources.
- Determines stages of mosquito development make field identifications and collect samples as needed.
- Reports situations in need of attention and action to supervisors.
- Drives automotive equipment, operates power and hand spray equipment and other power equipment, maintains the equipment in good working order, and performs simple maintenance and repair.
- Assists in housekeeping, maintenance, and repairs of buildings and grounds.
- Attends in-house training, reads District manuals and training material and keeps aware of policies and procedures.
- Performs physical labor in the routine activity of the job.
- Performs, occasionally, other tasks or functions not stated in this description, but within the scope of experience and capability.
- Performs related work as requested and required.
Education and Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Appropriate work experience that has developed a level of general knowledge and literacy equivalent to high school graduation may be substituted.
- Applicants must have a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and be insurable under the guidelines of the District’s insurance carrier.
- Applicant must successfully complete a background check, a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen, and respirator training.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $22.50 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid California Driver License with an adequate driving record
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clovis, CA 93612 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clovis, CA 93612: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
