Mosquito Control Technician

Company: County of York
Location: Yorktown
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description Responsible for providing mosquito control services for the County by monitoring the numbers of mosquitoes, responding to complaints, applying pesticides and treating standing water with larvacides as needed. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by college course work in biology, and 2 to 4 years of closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record mandatory. Certification as a State Category 8 Pesticide Applicator. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess a current forklift operator's license or will obtain such license within six months of employment. Supplemental Information There are time periods, particularly during the summer months when the incumbent may be required to work an alternate schedule to accommodate work needing to be performed in the evenings and night time.This position is considered an Essential Position (County designation as ALPHA) which requires the employee to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of hand and power tools including weed-eaters, chain saws, sprayers, shovels, and rakes, etc. Must be able to lift 70-75 pounds several times each week. There is frequent standing, stooping and bending while doing equipment repairs, gripping of hand tools, and some climbing.For a more detailed description: View Document The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 How many years of experience do you have providing mosquito control services? None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more 03 Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Check all that apply) State Category 8 Registered Technician State Category 60 Registered Technician I do not have these certifications 04 Describe the types of pesticide applications and equipment you have used before? If you have not worked with pesticide applications or equipment, type "N/A". 05 Do you have experience using GIS software? Yes No 06 Do you have experience identifying mosquitoes to the species level? Yes No 07 Do you have experience operating and maintaining small, motorized equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mowers, and backpack sprayers? Yes No 08 Do you have experience operating a forklift? Yes No 09 Do you have a current forklift operator license? Yes No 10 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 11 There are time periods, particularly during the summer months when you may be required to work an alternate schedule to accommodate work performed in the evenings and at night. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 12 If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 13 Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. 14 Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools) Yes No Required Question PDN-993757ac-21a3-4d06-ae9b-bdf2c51f5799

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