What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Field Inspection Technician - Northern Illinois position at Clarke?
Clarke of Roselle, IL is seeking to hire a Field Inspection Technician who will be responsible for applying larvicide to mosquito breeding, in an effort to control mosquito populations. Hands-on training will be provided in all areas, no experience needed. This position is perfect for someone who is interested in public health, sustainability, learning different aspects of mosquito operations and enjoys working outdoors. It is a great opportunity to improve/build resumes, develop/improve leadership and communication skills. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!
*Travel to Roselle will only be required 2x a week and this position starts/ends from your home address.
WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY
- Starting wage of $16/hr
- Average of 40 hours per week
- 6:00 am to 4:30pm Monday- Thursday (Fridays as needed, end times may vary based on business needs)
- Supports the summer seasonal operations (generally April - September)
- Required to use company vehicle, however, a personal vehicle may be used based on location/commute, and a .70 mileage reimbursement will be provided
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIELD INSPECTION TECHNICIAN
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid Driver's License with an excellent driving record
- Must be self-motivated
- Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
- Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
- Required to pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture General Standards Exam (training provided)
- Comfortable walking through various and often challenging terrain such as uneven rocks, forested areas, fields, and areas of dense vegetation
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to remove all jewelry in compliance to company policy
- Reliable personal vehicle (if applicable)
- Provide proof of vehicle insurance, if using personal vehicle
- May need ability to bend, lift, and wear a 50-75lb backpack for extended periods of time
- Willing to learn other aspects of the company operations
RESPONSIBLITIES
- Perform work in the field independently upon successful completion of training
- Driving company or personal vehicle throughout the day to and from work sites
- Comfortable working in various and sometimes challenging terrain
- Route and drive to potential mosquito breeding sites
- Inspect bodies of water, collect and label samples of mosquito larva
- Apply treatment to mosquito breeding sites by hand or backpack
- Utilize provided smartphone for navigation to work sites, daily communication and logging work
- Communicate with residents reporting standing water
Are you a student? Depending on your return date and school schedule, we might be able to offer part-time work until the end of our season!
ABOUT CLARKE
Clarke lives up to their company's mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable. We are a global public health products and services company who pioneers, develops, and delivers environmentally responsible mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances.
We are looking for employees who are passionate about sustainable living, caring for our planet and other people. We value the hard work and time that our team puts in. We have not forgot that without them we could not be successful. We offer on-going training and support for all employees.
BENEFITS
Our positions are fantastic resume builders, and we offer an outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture! Benefits include spending your days outdoors in nature, rehire pay increases, paid volunteer time (Day of Caring), employee of the month recognition programs, paid internships, employee referral bonuses, a free employee assistance program, 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match and paid time off.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for the Field Inspection Technician job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.
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