Do you have a passion for mentoring others, enjoy working outdoors and want to play a key role in protecting public health? We're looking for a Field Trainer to help develop the next generation of mosquito control technicians.
Join our mission-driven team in Kissimmee, where you'll lead hands-on training in field procedures, safety, and technical skills-ensuring our technicians are confident, compliant, and field-ready.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As the Field Trainer, you'll be responsible for delivering comprehensive, hands-on training for new and seasonal field staff involved in mosquito control. You'll guide them through daily field operations, safe equipment usage, regulatory compliance, and customer service expectations-all while reinforcing a culture of safety, accuracy, and outdoor readiness.
***Please note the position will be based in Kissimmee with (sometimes significant) travel to Clarke's other Florida locations depending on time of year and number of new hires onboarding.***
When not training others, this position will perform the duties of an Operations Technician.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate onboarding classroom and ongoing field training for new and seasonal field staff
- Deliver instruction on mosquito identification, habitat inspection, larviciding, adulticiding, and sentinel chicken surveillance
- Demonstrate proper use of field equipment including sprayers, GPS units, sampling tools, and service vehicles such as trucks and ATVs
- Ensure trainees understand and follow safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company procedures
- Monitor trainee performance through ride-alongs, assessments, and coaching sessions
- Partner with Supervisors and Control Consultants to align training with operational goals and contract requirements
- Maintain training records and assist in license preparation for state certification exams
- Support seasonal performance check-ins and skills refreshers
- Participate in continuous improvement of training content and delivery methods
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in mosquito control, pest management, aquatics, or related field service strongly preferred
- Prior experience training or mentoring field employees strongly preferred
- Ability to travel, sometimes extensively, to support the needs of the business, typically within the state of Florida
- Valid Driver's License with excellent driving record
- Familiarity with mosquito control operations, including larviciding, adulticiding, and habitat surveillance
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments including heat, rain, and uneven terrain
- Proficient with GPS, handheld devices, smartphones, and digital reporting tools
- Strong communicator with ability to train individuals of varying skill levels
- Able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs and walk long distances in field conditions
- Willing and able to handle and collect blood samples from chickens (training provided)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required state certifications and licenses within 90 days of hire
- High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical training or associate degree preferred
PAY AND BENEFITS
This is a non-exempt hourly position and the hiring range for this position is expected to be between $20.00 - $22.00.
We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k (Roth and traditional) with a generous match, tuition reimbursement and career development and training opportunities, LinkedIn Learning subscriptions, paid parental leave program, electric vehicle incentives, paid volunteer time, generous PTO, paid holidays, paid winter break between Christmas and New Years, and discretionary bonus.
Clarke is a privately held public health, global environmental products and services company. For over 75 years, Clarke has been making communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable. We do this by pioneering, developing and delivering environmentally responsible public health mosquito control to help prevent disease and control nuisances. Our global customers include governments, commercial and residential groups and international institutions such as UNICEF, and U.S. AID.
Working at Clarke, you will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will learn from some of the most talented people in your field and make an impact on the world around us. With Clarke, you join an innovative and passionate team where people are the heart and soul of the organization, working together to create an environment where the employees thrive and nature flourishes.
At Clarke, each individual can AND does make a difference. If you're looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills to impact the success and growth of a business...Clarke is the place!
If you're a natural coach with deep field experience and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Help us build a stronger, safer community-one technician at a time.
Apply now to lead training and field development at the frontlines of mosquito control.
Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace
To apply, please submit resume at www.clarke.com
