Mosquito Control Tech (Seasonal)

This position hiring is contingent on the receipt of grant funding. 

Role and Responsibilities

The mosquito control technician assists in the operation of the Tuscarawas County Mosquito Control Program and must display initiative and follow through in completing tasks; be reliable, mature, and adaptable; relate successfully with the community and co-workers regardless of their social, ethnic, or religious status; comply with agency objectives, philosophy, and policies. The majority of this work occurs in an outdoor setting.

Experience and Education Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Ability to drive a full-size pickup truck.  Basic map-reading skills.  Ability to read and understand written instructions, to add and subtract whole numbers.  Ability to understand the safe handling of pesticides and keep accurate records.  Must have an understanding of basic biology or science, and you must be capable of responding to questions or concerns from the general public. Preferred

Qualifications include: College or university science/health majors preferred, or a teacher/educator or retiree with a strong science background preferred. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).

• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the district’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine-free hiring policy.
• Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.

Essential duties

1. Investigating mosquito complaints in the assigned area.
2. Informing residents of steps for mosquito abatement.
3. Collecting or trapping mosquito larvae and/or adults if needed.
4. Applying pesticides to mosquito larvae when found.
5. Assisting with special larvicide applications as needed (ditches, package plants, catch-basins, etc).
6. Assisting with special adulticide applications as needed (parks, special events, tire piles, etc).
7. Performing evening adulticiding treatments if needed.
8. Maintaining accurate records and the ability to read maps.
9. Maintaining and storing equipment responsibly.
10. Completing other mosquito control-related tasks as needed.
11. Performs customer service duties in the issuing and processing of vital records; interprets state, county, and departmental polices, rules, and regulations in response to inquiries.
12. Maintains cooperative working relationships among public and agency participants.
13. Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested, and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
14. Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested by the Department Director and/or Health Commissioner.
15. Regular, punctual attendance

Behavior Expectations

Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in an outdoor environment.

Vision abilities required are up close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.