Mosquito Control Technician - Outdoor Fieldwork

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI); Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Visi

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Vacation and sick days

Holidays & floating holidays

Benefits start day 1 for FT Colleagues

Job summary

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) is seeking a Mosquito Technician to deliver professional outdoor pest control services. You will conduct surveillance, perform preventative spraying, and ensure positive customer experiences while adhering to safety and label requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, proper PPE use, and effective communication with residents. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Basic math skills for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by regulation (provided by employer).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitat and larvae presence by visual inspection and dipping.
• Assess each inspection site and use control techniques: no action, source reduction, biological/chemical control per label.
• Place and retrieve monitoring devices for accessing mosquito populations.
• Record findings and control activities on logs and in the database as required by contract.
• Be familiar with chemical labels and SDS; handle/apply chemicals per label specifications.
• Follow safety procedures and use required PPE at all times.
• Communicate respectfully and knowledgeably to residents during inspections and activities.
• Know proper and safe operation of all equipment; maintain cleanliness.
• Mix pesticides & fill sprayers; follow safety precautions for product application.
• Adapt to change promptly and perform other essential tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written comms

Open to learning

Basic math skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) is seeking a Mosquito Technician to deliver professional outdoor pest control services. You will conduct surveillance, perform preventative spraying, and ensure positive customer experiences while adhering to safety and label requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, proper PPE use, and effective communication with residents. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.