Mosquito Control Technician I - Public Health Field Ops

Pinellastaxcollector; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Deferred compensation programs

Wellness centers

Job summary

Pinellastaxcollector is seeking a Mosquito Control Technician 1 to perform mosquito surveillance, identify life stages, and implement control plans across various sites in Pinellas County. The role emphasizes safety, environmental protection, and public health outcomes.

The position requires Florida pest control licensing within specified timelines, ability to work long hours in outdoor conditions, and experience with equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience: at least 1 year in weed/pest control spraying or abatement.
• Education: vocational or technical trades certification or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or related field
• Must obtain Florida Public Health Pest Control License within 1 year of hire and Aquatic Weed Control license within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage mosquitoes through surveillance and treatments from chemical applications to fish releases.
• Identify adults/larvae to genus and plan control methods accordingly.
• Determine control plans based on life cycle, weather, and site specifics.
• Maintain application equipment like backpack sprayers and hand foggers.
• Operate equipment properly, including rates, weather considerations, acreage, and calibration.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work in Florida

Equipment operation

Adaptive to weather

Education

Vocational/technical trades certification or diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture or related field

Associate’s degree or two-year certificate

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Florida Public Health Pest Control License

Florida Driver’s License

Public or Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license (Aquatic Weed Control)

Job description

Pinellastaxcollector is seeking a Mosquito Control Technician 1 to perform mosquito surveillance, identify life stages, and implement control plans across various sites in Pinellas County. The role emphasizes safety, environmental protection, and public health outcomes.

The position requires Florida pest control licensing within specified timelines, ability to work long hours in outdoor conditions, and experience with equipment maintenance.