What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mosquito Control Technician I position at City of Jacksonville, FL?
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Neighborhood Department is actively seeking a Mosquito Control Technician I.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is service and maintenance work at the entry level in applying control products and using other methods to control mosquitoes. The work requires knowledge of work instructions; work routines and procedures used in mosquito control and requires use of basic skills in arithmetic, reading and writing. Contacts require courtesy, tact and effectiveness in dealing with others; interaction with the general public including responding to general inquiries, participating in outreach and educational programs, and representing the division at meetings as needed. The work is performed following specified instructions and established work routines. The work is repetitive involving similar situations requiring choice of correct procedure. Work is performed primarily outdoors where risks and hazards are substantial, generally unknown, unpredictable, and possibly uncontrollable. Operates specialized mosquito control equipment and vehicles, and mobile communication equipment which requires specialized training and on-the-job experience. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer. The physical demands consist mainly of working with control products, performing minor maintenance on equipment and vehicles, and may include lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work is performed under immediate supervision where the work assignments are detailed and prescribed by a superior or covered by established procedures and the worker is not permitted to deviate from established procedures.
Examples of Work
- Applies control products and uses other methods to control mosquito populations.
- Mixes and stores control products according to label directions.
- Records data pertaining to areas sprayed and materials used.
- Loads and unloads vehicles.
- Operates motor vehicles.
- Operates control products application equipment.
- Performs minor maintenance on vehicle such as checking and adding fuel, water and oil; checking brakes; changing tires; and cleaning and washing vehicle.
- Maintains yard and buildings.
- Responds to emergency activation and recovery in accordance with administrative direction.
- Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database, mobile devices and other related applications.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of safety procedures, occupational hazards, and protective equipment.
- Knowledge of traffic regulations governing the use of equipment.
- Skill in operating vehicles and equipment under adverse weather conditions and in rough terrain and congested roadways.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including warning labels and symbols for identifying hazardous materials.
- Ability to record data.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database, mobile devices, and other related applications.
- Ability to perform minor service to vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
- Ability to physically perform work in adverse conditions while wearing protective equipment.
- Ability to operate motor vehicle.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- Ability to read and write English.
- One year of experience in pest control work or small equipment operation is preferred.
- Possession of a valid Public Health Pest Control Certification from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may substitute for one year of experience.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
- Must obtain certification from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Public Health Pest Control within the six month probationary period and maintain same during employment in this class.
- A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment & must be maintained.
- City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probation period for this class is six months.
- This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
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