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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."
This position pays $16.50 per hour
What do our Mosquito Technicians do?
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Routinely inspect mosquito breeding habitats for larval presence and search for new potential breeding habitats
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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)
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Place and retrieve monitoring devices for surveilling mosquito populations
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May morphologically identify and count mosquito species using dissecting microscopes
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Respond to mosquito complaints from concerned residents by inspecting properties, treating mosquito habitats, and communicating directly with residents
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Accurately record all findings and control activities on provided mobile tablets into VDCI’s database as required by the contract
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Be thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications
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Know and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularly
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Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents at all times during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or during any other public relations activities
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Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used
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React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned
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Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
Essential Job Functions:
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Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
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Work is regularly performed outdoors and may include exposure to potentially hazardous situations and substances such as weather conditions, challenging and uneven/unstable terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals
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Must be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
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Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
What do you need?
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Demonstrated attention to detail
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Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
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Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the areas of pest control and public health
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High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
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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
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Customer-facing experience preferred
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Hourly: $16.50 - $25.00
While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
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