What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mosquito Technician position at VDCI?
Job Title: Mosquito Technician
We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries.
About Us:
We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. Our legacy of excellence drives us to constantly work towards fulfilling our mission to 'protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.'
Job Description:
Mosquito Technicians provide a quality, professional service, delivering courteous, safe, and dependable service to ensure each customer has a positive experience. We focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control by completing mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying.
Main Responsibilities:
- Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitats and the presence of mosquito larvae by visual inspection and 'dipping'
- Assess each inspection site and utilize the appropriate control techniques, such as no action, source reduction, biological control, public education, and chemical control
- May place and retrieve monitoring devices for accessing mosquito populations
- Accurately record all findings and control activities on the appropriate log sheet and GPS unit, and enter data into VDCI's database as required by the contract
- Be thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications
Requirements:
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
- Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
Benefits:
All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits, and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria. These include:
- Professional and Personal Growth
- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
- Health and Wellness
- Savings and Retirement
- Work-Life Balance
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you? This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.