Mosquito Control Technician

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Council is seeking an entry-level Mosquito Control Technician to participate in field inspections of breeding sites and to determine appropriate control techniques and treatments. The role operates under supervision, performing duties as prescribed and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The position requires high school graduation or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience, with responsibilities including truck operation, chemical

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over six months and up to one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts systematic daily checks of assigned areas to locate breeding areas.
• Identify breeding problems and select appropriate control technique and/or treatment.
• Applies insecticides and chemicals according to procedure while complying with EPA and county regulations.
• Uses light traps to capture adult mosquitoes and records landing rate counts.
• Reads maps and schedules to determine spraying locations.
• Operates spray truck safely and in compliance with traffic laws.
• Sprays only during suitable weather conditions.
• Cleans and maintains spray truck and equipment; flushes spray system after each shift.
• Follows safety policies and disposes chemicals per safety procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform entry level work involving mosquito control operations. Participates in field inspection of mosquito breeding sites and exercises judgment in control techniques and treatment to be applied. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts systematic daily checks of assigned areas in the County to locate noxious arthropod breeding areas.
• Identify breeding problems and exercise good judgment in selecting appropriate control technique and/or treatment.
• Applies insecticides and chemicals according to procedure in order to maximize the coverage of the area while ensuring compliance with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and County regulations and policies governing the application of pesticides.
• Utilizes specialized techniques such as light traps to capture adult mosquitoes; records landing rate counts.
• Reads and interprets a variety of instructions maps, diagrams, or schedules to determine appropriate spraying locations.
• Operates spray truck, as needed, with heightened awareness to pedestrian and traffic conditions, and in accordance with traffic laws, ordinances, and safe driving practices, for the safe distribution of mosquito control chemicals and insecticides in designated County areas.
• Sprays only during appropriate weather conditions to ensure localized and lasting distribution.
• Cleans and maintains spray truck and equipment; flushes the spray system after each shift.
• Performs all duties within the framework of pre-established safety policies and procedures.
• Disposes of chemicals, biological agents, and hazardous materials in accordance with prescribed safety policies and environmental procedures; maintains cleanliness of facilities and equipment; maintains inventory of materials.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over six months and up to and including one year of related experience.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.