What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Training Technician position at VDCI?
Becoming a Full-Time Mosquito Technician
We take pride in being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serving consumer and business customers across multiple industries.
Mosquito Technicians provide high-quality, professional services, ensuring each customer has a positive experience. We deliver mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying operations.
Responsibilities:
- Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitats and the presence of mosquito larvae through 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 (including larvicides and adulticides at labeled application rates).
- 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 our database as required by the contract.
- Familiarize yourself with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications.
- Know and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularly.
- Communicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents at all times during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or any other public relations activities.
- Know and follow the proper and safe operation of all equipment used.
- Mix pesticides and fill sprayers accurately as needed, and follow all required safety precautions for product application.
- React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- Be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Safely operate a motor vehicle and ensure it and all other equipment are kept clean.
- Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and performance incentives.
- Full-time colleagues qualify for immediate enrollment and benefits starting on day one.
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, plus much more.
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits and Training and development programs available.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
About Us:
We are committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
