Vector Control Technician: Pest & Mosquito Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply Company; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueces County is seeking a Pest/Vector Control Technician to conduct surveillance and control activities for rodents, mosquitoes, bees, and other insects. You will identify specimens, operate and maintain pest control equipment, prepare reports, and support public health initiatives.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in biological sciences preferred). A Texas Driver’s License and a Certified Pesticide Applicator license (within six months) are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, or work experience in pest/vector control preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Certified Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance and control of pests ( rodents, mosquitoes, bees, and other insects).
• Identify and count specimens; operate and maintain control equipment.
• Submit reports and graphs detailing tasks performed and outcomes.
• Provide public education activities when needed.
• May work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Pest control

Vector control

Honeybee control

Public education

Education

GED

Bachelor’s in biological sciences (preferred)

Tools

Pesticide applicator equipment

Job description

Nueces County is seeking a Pest/Vector Control Technician to conduct surveillance and control activities for rodents, mosquitoes, bees, and other insects. You will identify specimens, operate and maintain pest control equipment, prepare reports, and support public health initiatives.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in biological sciences preferred). A Texas Driver’s License and a Certified Pesticide Applicator license (within six months) are mandatory.