What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOSQUITO CONTROL TECHNICIAN (50075530) position at HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION?
Date: Feb 14, 2025
Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205
Organization: HHC
Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.
Job Role Summary
Technicians work independantly in one of fifteen Mosquito Control zones. Technicians complete field work - working outdoors. Checks known or potential mosquito breeding sites for the presence of mosquito larvae, pupae, rafts or adults: applies insecticides by spraying or other control measures to reduce/eliminate the potential disease-bearing and nuisance mosquito population in Marion County.
Associated Job Duties
- Performs area surveys for potential mosquito breeding sites.
- Collects mosquito larvae/adult specimens: sorts adult mosquito collections - prior to identification and virus testing by laboratory personnel.
- Assist in rearing larvae and adult specimens used to test for product effectiveness and mosquito resistance.
- Checks, reads rain gauges and monitoring devices; records information on daily report and into data collecting software through hand held device.
- Conducts application of larvicides, adulticides, or other mosquito control measures in accordance with prescribed (assigned) zone/route or as required (by mosquito population data or disease transmission data).
- Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and application equipment – and completes appropriate documentation of the condition of the vehicle. Notifies supervisor of any problems.
- Performs daily itinerary of activities – organizing for the shift.
- Maintains radio communication with Mosquito Control Base - as required by the Indiana State Chemists Office.
- Maintains appropriate documentation of site visits and treatments (Jensen Codes).
- Transports/carries application equipment and chemicals to remote or inaccessible sites.
Licenses/Certifications Required
Possession of a valid driver's license is required and have a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- The ability to interact with the public in a professional manner is required.
- The ability to navigate around Marion County is required.
- Technicians must work responsibly with mosquito control chemicals. They must operate the mosquito control tools and machines in a responsible way.
Working Environment
- Technicians are asked to work in very extreme weather conditions. Mostly in very hot summer conditions in trucks that do not have air conditioning.
- Technicians are exposed to larvicide and adulticide chemicals.
- Technicians are exposed to vector borne diseases.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
