Mosquito Control Spray Technician

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh is seeking a mosquito control worker under general supervision to perform routine skilled tasks in abatement. You will inspect habitats, diagnose issues, and apply pesticides following safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining vehicles and spray equipment, preparing reports, and coordinating with the Crew Leader. The role requires teamwork, attention to safety, and the ability to respond to public inquiries effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mosquito control practices and safety regulations.
• Ability to inspect habitats, diagnose problems, and apply pesticides per procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Receives requests and maintenance schedules for mosquito control work.
• Inspects breeding habitats and properties and applies pesticides as required.
• Operates equipment for inspection, application, and storm water maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance, documents work, and responds to inquiries.
• Attends to safeguarding and upkeep of storm water infrastructure and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mosquito control knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Equipment operation

Report writing

Independent judgment

Public interaction

Tools

GPS

Office software

Hand tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

Under general supervision, this position performs routine skilled work for mosquito control and abatement. Reports to Mosquito Control Crew Leader.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Receives requests and maintenance schedules for mosquito control work; inspects potential mosquito breeding habitats and properties; diagnoses insects, weeds and disease problems; selects and applies proper pesticides and equipment; and calculates amount of required materials for chemical applications, and mixes and loads pesticides.

Operates equipment in the inspection of breeding sites and properties, application of pesticides, and maintenance of storm water system, such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, fork truck, backhoe, tractors, ridding machine, boats, all terrain vehicles, various sprayers, GPS; and hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, swing blades, brush hooks and wheelbarrows.

Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed, and recommends purchase of new and/or additional equipment.

Prepares a variety of forms and reports to document work performed; responds to pesticide usage and inspection inquiries; and reports and or maintains the upkeep for any storm water infrastructure. Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Work

Has general knowledge of the mosquito control practices and procedures of the department. Has considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes governing environmental safety and public safety. Is skilled in the use of motorized equipment and hand tools. Is skilled in the operation of common office equipment and applications, including computers, word processors, spreadsheets and database programs. Is skilled in the writing and reviewing of reports and logs. Is able to exercise independent judgement and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations. Is able to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public. Is able to establish and maintain effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within division and department, and with the general public.

Quantity of Work

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Dependability

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the administrative, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance

Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e. poor communications, variance with city policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the division.

Relationships with Others

Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all division employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other divisions and persons in order to maintain good will within the