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