A FORMAL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

The Union County Vector Control district is looking for one person to fill the seasonal position during the 2024 summer season: 1 Mosquito Surveyor.

: This position will mainly focus on surveillance efforts conducted in the county, but other duties may be assigned. Duties will include setting and collecting CO2 light traps throughout the county, along with sorting and counting of mosquitoes. The person may also be tasked with spraying around homes using a backpack sprayer. Other duties may include but not be limited to helping other employees with vector activities and efficiency evaluations. Position will typically last from May until the end of September.

All positions are dependent on the number of mosquitoes and complaints throughout the district. In the same respects if work is slow all positions may have a work week less than 40 hours.

: The normal operating hours for the position will be a half day on Monday and Friday, and 8:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M Tuesday through Thursday. However, longer hours are possible. The majority of the work done takes place outdoors; therefore, weather conditions can also play a role in how many hours are worked each day or week. Typically, if one day of the week is cut short it will be on Friday, unless it is cut short due to weather conditions.

: Class C driver’s license with acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight on a regular basis. Also, they must have the ability to be self-motivated and make decisions working alone. Applicant must pass both Oregon pesticide applicator exams within three attempts. Exams will be paid for as well as your hourly time while taking the exams. Failure to pass the exams within three attempts will result in immediate termination.

: Will start out at $15.20 per hour and increase to $17.20 per hour once the employee has acquired their pesticide applicator license. Returning employees will receive a $1 per hour pay increase each year they return for a maximum of 4 years ($21.20/hour).

: Applications may be submitted through the employment department, through the Union County Administrative building located at 1106 K Ave., or by email to chris@unionvectorcontrol.com. You may acquire an application through union-county.org à Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.20 - $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Payment frequency:

• Paid monthly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to continuously lift 50 lbs?
• Can you drive a manual transmission vehicle?
• Are you able to use a smartphone?
• If hired, when would you be able to start working?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations