Mosquito Technician

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI); Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in pest control as a Mosquito Technician, where your primary role will be to provide a professional mosquito control service. This entails inspecting various sites, applying control measures, and ensuring customer satisfaction, with a starting pay of $14/hour. Full-time colleagues enjoy benefits starting from day 1.

Benefits

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement benefits

Vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions for mixing pesticides.
• Open to learning about pest control.

Responsibilities

• Inspect control zones for mosquito breeding habitat.
• Utilize control techniques for mosquito populations.
• Accurately record findings and control activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

VDCI is currently hiring for a Full-Time Mosquito Technician in the Metairie, LA area.

What do our Mosquito Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a quality, professional service. They deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability and to ensure each customer has a positive experience. Here at VDCI, we have a strong focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control. We complete mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying.

• This position will pay at $14.00 per hour
  
  

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitat and the presence of mosquito larvae by visual inspection and “dipping”
• Assess each inspection site and utilize the appropriate control techniques, such as: no action, source reduction, biological control, public education and chemical control (including the application of larvicides and/ adulticides at the labeled application rates)
• May place and retrieve monitoring devices for accessing mosquito populations
• Accurately record all findings and control activities on the appropriate log sheet and GPS unit, and enter data into VDCI’s database as required by the contract
• Be thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications
• Know and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularly.
• Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents at all times during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or during any other public relations activities
• Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used,
• Mix pesticides & fill sprayers accurately as needed, and follow all required safety precautions for the application of products
• React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
• Work is regularly performed outdoors and may include exposure to potentially hazardous situations and substances such as weather conditions, challenging and uneven/unstable terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals.
• Must be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean.
  
  

What do you need?

• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully meet the pre-employment background screen.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check.
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
  
  

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
  
  

Health and Wellness

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
  
  

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
  
  

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
  
  

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Customer Service

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