Mosquito Control Technician

Bay County; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County in Panama City, Florida, seeks a Technician to support mosquito control operations. You will inspect ships and equipment daily, manage chemical inventory, and perform routine field duties to keep the operation running smoothly.

The role requires reading MSDS, using GPS trackers, and assisting in larvaciding and adulticiding programs. A high school diploma and Florida driver license are preferred; training toward Public Health Applicator license will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in ground maintenance or related field preferred.
• Valid Florida driver license required.
• Ability to obtain Public Health Applicator License within one year of hire.
• Strong MS Word, Excel and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trucks and equipment daily; replenish chemical inventory.
• Perform monthly chemical inventory and ensure smooth operations.
• File MSDS and use GPS tracker for Larvacide/Adulticide operations.
• Assist in larviciding/adulticiding programs and calibrate equipment.
• Identify mosquito breeding sites and handle waste disposal as needed.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Mosquito control knowledge

Data entry/computer skills

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SALARY: $18.49 - $32.38

NATURE OF WORK Grade: BOCC-B80-4 a Job Class: 3 - Technicians (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

Tier 2:

• Normal duties would include preparation of and recovery from disasters
• Must be able to report to work when summoned (or pre-assigned time- or not later than 12 hours after the storm passes if not called in
• Provided with food, water, provisions EVACUATION PLAN/SHELTERS (Tier Status)

Worker Comp Code: 9402 - Street Cleaning & Drivers (United States of America)

EEO Classification: 3 - Technicians (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

JOB TYPE: Employee

NATURE OF JOB: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works daily with outside customers and other Bay County Departments. Performs daily inspection of truck, equipment and chemical inventory. Makes minor repairs on vehicles and/or equipment, and replenish stock as needed. Performs monthly inventory of chemicals in trucks and buildings, to keep the operation flowing without interruption. Files all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Utilizes Computer Automated Programs for scheduled Customer Service Requests and daily Larvacide field operations, and to update material inventory usage Utilizes Computer GPS Tracker for daily Adulticide operations. Formulates the application of insecticides for Arthropod control operations. Checks and updates No-Spray reports. Performs field studies to determine mosquito breeding sites. Assists in training for Larvaciding and/or Adulticiding programs. Assists in calibration of all equipment. Picks up and returns mosquito traps in required locations. Identifies and performs various testing of trapped mosquitoes. Assists in picking up and disposal of waste tires. Performs custodial and ground maintenance work. The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; AND One (1) year experience in ground maintenance, conducting inspections, and/or setting up and removing traps is preferred, or a related field. A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Must complete, pass, and maintain the Public and Core certification exams to obtain Public Health Applicator License in accordance with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) within one (1) year of hire as a condition of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of mosquito control in keeping with the mosquito control problems inherent in the locality.
• Knowledge of and ability to use data and/or work processing equipment and related software.
• Knowledge of mechanical applications.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with the rules and regulations and policies and apply these to work problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisor and other employees.
• Ability to work and establish relations with the general public.
• Ability to learn pesticide application techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary measures to protect self and others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying and adverse weather; work in water, brush and ditches.
• Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).
• This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.).
• This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations.
• Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment 25-50lbs. and on occasion up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing duties.

WORK LOCATION: Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

Employer: BOCC Bay County Board of County Commissioners Address: Human Resources Department 840 W. 11th Street Panama City, Florida, 32401 Phone: [phone] Website Bay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status.

Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.