Mosquito Control Specialist

6 days ago

Kissimmee, Florida, United States Osceola County, FL Full time
Job Title: Mosquito Control Technician I

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mosquito Control Technician I to join our team at Osceola County, FL. As a Mosquito Control Technician I, you will be responsible for performing specialized work involving all aspects of Mosquito Control operations and outreach-related activities designed to educate and inform the general public about Mosquito Control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reads and interprets a variety of instructions, maps, diagrams, or schedules to determine appropriate spraying locations.
  • Applies insecticides and chemicals according to procedure to maximize the coverage of the area while ensuring compliance with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and County regulations and policies governing the application of pesticides.
  • Operates spray truck, as needed, with heightened awareness to pedestrian and traffic conditions, and in accordance with traffic laws, ordinances, and safe driving practices, for the safe distribution of mosquito control chemicals and insecticides in designated County areas.
  • Cleans and maintains spray truck and equipment; flushes the spray system after each shift.
  • Disposes of chemicals, biological agents, and hazardous materials in accordance with prescribed safety policies and environmental procedures; maintains cleanliness of facilities and equipment; maintains inventory of materials.
  • Assists with the coordination of information booths at community events; Schedules and attends community events.
  • Assists with various aspects of the outreach program, including the school education program; Assists in researching educational materials suitable for schools.
  • Assists with field outreach and operational campaigns in County neighborhoods as needed.
  • Completes neighborhood sweeps in the event of an arborvirus case.
  • Delivers informational brochures to communities at risk for arbovirus; Develops educational and outreach materials and curriculum; Maintains an inventory of outreach bags.
  • Participates in community and employee outreach events including but not limited to, informational talks with HOA's and CDD's, Boo on Broadway, Movie Night, Health Fairs, and related events.
  • Receives telephone inquiries and concerns, ascertains the nature of the call, and resolves personally, directs matters to the appropriate individual or department, or acts as liaison to the assigned supervisor.
  • Performs a variety of routine clerical functions, including completing reports of spraying assignments; Provides general office and outreach support by communicating with residents regarding night spray notifications and driveway agreements; Manages data entry, filing, and content development, including writing, graphic design, editing, photography, videography, and social media.
  • Logs all service requests daily, completes work assignments in a timely and consecutive manner, reports results of investigation.
  • Maintains equipment and brochure inventories. Maintains the outreach database to include inventories. Ensures the outreach van is stocked, maintained and clean. Inspects and ensures all outreach equipment is clean and undamaged.
  • Serves as a night spray driver in the event of a Public Health Emergency.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Class E Florida Driver's License.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
  • Knowledge of office procedures and equipment; knowledge of clerical and secretarial support functions.
  • Ability to read and comprehend Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to mosquito/pest control chemical distribution and safety procedures.
  • Ability to learn basic knowledge of chemical distribution and their proper storage.
  • Ability to learn and adhere to proper safety procedures.
  • Ability to operate light equipment (i.e., backpack sprayers, blowers) and spray trucks with heightened awareness of pedestrian and traffic conditions.
  • Ability to safely operate all-terrain vehicles and forklift.
  • Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion; ability to adhere to pre-established safety policies, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
  • Ability to perform work requiring strength and dexterity; ability to perform work for extended periods of time while standing; ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, and various chemicals.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, employees, other departments, officials and the general public, knowledge of the principles and techniques of customer service skills.
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
  • Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files, knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
  • Able to work independently to carry out effective outreach to the community.
  • Ability to speak in public settings.

Physical Demand:

Heavy100 pounds maximum lifting.Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.

Benefits:

Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. For additional information and details, visit the page.

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