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- $21.77 an hour
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- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Mosquito Laboratory Technician

Ada County -
Meridian, ID

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.77 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Safety data sheet (SDS) reading
Computer operation
Phone communication
Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Math
Driving
Computer skills
Chemical safety protocols
GPS receivers

Full Job Description

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Operations team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
11 paid holidays annually
Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)
Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Ada County Weed, Pest and Mosquito Abatement is an agency that houses three separate and distinct departments. Ada County Noxious Weed Control is supported through the General Fund, and provides noxious weed control services throughout Ada County

Learn more about Ada County Weed, Pest & Mosquito by visiting their website. Ada County Weed, Pest & Mosquito

REQUIRED: An updated resume and cover letter must be submitted with your application.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
Operates equipment to apply pesticides or implements surveillance for assigned department; responsible for the maintenance of all equipment; licensed to provide professional advice regarding the identification, control, and management of targeted pests. The Field Technician will be cross trained and may be assigned duties in other departments.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Performs varied moderately complex work under general supervision according to pre-defined guidelines.

Essential Functions

Identifies targeted pests including counting, speciating, and recording data associated with mosquito collections;
Compiles weekly, monthly, and yearly reports associated with mosquito abatement operations;
Performs pesticide resistance testing for mosquito abatement purposes;
Completes work orders by mixing, applying and recording pesticide applications in accordance with work orders and applicable laws;
Reviews chemical labels and safety data sheet (SDS) for each product in use before application;
Operates application, surveillance, and laboratory equipment;
Reads and navigates by paper and digital maps;
Mixes and applies pesticides;
Uses mobile and hand-held computers and Global Positioning System (GPS) units;
Performs routine maintenance of equipment;
Properly disposes of empty pesticide containers and rinsate materials;
Maintains appearance and cleanliness of work area;
Uses and maintains all personal protection equipment recommended by product label, SDS and department policy;
Fabricates and rebuilds equipment.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

May assist in collection, monitoring and distribution of biological control agents;
May assist in special projects as assigned;
May assist with training of other employees;
Performs other related functions as required.

Job Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Professional Applicators license within one month of hire (review specific department requirements);
Knowledge of business mathematics;
Skill in the safe operation of equipment;
Ability to work and communicate effectively with the general public and coworkers, in person and over the phone;
Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions and read and understand herbicide SDS sheets and labels;
Ability to use a personal computer and mobile field computer;
Ability to understand GPS technology for daily use of digital navigation equipment;
Ability to use GPS equipment for mapping, surveillance and/or pesticide applications;
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with other employees;
Ability to work in the field independently and with peers and public.

Mosquito Abatement

Must be licensed in Law and Safety and Public Health categories within one month of hire;
Ability to understand mosquito physical characteristics in all stages of development and breeding habitats;
Skill in the identification of mosquito species and vector diseases;
May be required to drive in the evening.

OTHER REQUIREMENTES

May be cross-trained to perform functions for other departments;
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
Ability to obtain an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) certification before use of ATV equipment;
This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The nature of the work will require the employee to be in the field for long periods of time under various weather conditions;
The work may require moving, transporting, and using pesticides;
Must be available to work different shifts as needed;
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
Must work with hazardous materials, heavy equipment and occasionally must negotiate fences, hazardous steep terrain with rough, rocky or wet surfaces;
At times the employee may be exposed to dogs, farm animals, snakes and biting and stinging insects.

DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

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