Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician

Clarke Mosquito Services of Rigby, ID is seeking to hire a Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician. You will be responsible for inspecting mosquito breeding sites and applying larvicides to those breeding sites to control mosquito larval populations by truck and an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with attached sprayer. Hands-on training will be provided in all areas, no experience needed. This position is perfect for someone who is interested in public health, sustainability, learning different aspects of mosquito operations and enjoys working outdoors. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY

This position earns a competitive wage of $15 per hour and generally works Monday – Friday 7am to 3pm (start/end times may vary, nights, weekends and some holidays may be required based on business needs). The Mosquito Field Technician is a seasonal position and supports our mosquito control operations (generally May – October).

Experience:

No previous experience is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MOSQUITO FIELD TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBLITIES include but not limited to: (Training will be provided for all responsibilities)

Ability to follow GPS Route and drive to potential breeding sites
Inspect bodies of water, collect and label samples of mosquito larvae
Apply treatment to positive breeding sites by hand or backpack
Input field data into smartphone through company application
Communicate with residents reporting standing water

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older
Have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record
Ability to learn to drive a truck trailer
Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
Required to pass the Idaho Department of Agriculture Exams (training provided)
Ability to work during the entire season (generally May - October)
Ability to work independently
Ability to remove all jewelry in compliance to company policy
Be able to sit, drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, lift, and carry a 60-80lb backpack during treatments for extensive amounts of time
Candidate must be comfortable performing assigned duties in the field from a vehicle while navigating through various residential communities, urban environments and traffic patterns where environmental conditions that is affected by weather.
Capable of using a handheld technical device including, but not limited to, smartphones, GPS, and system applications
Candidate must also be comfortable performing assigned duties outdoors while walking through various and challenging terrain including, but not limited to water, heavy vegetation and uneven land throughout residential communities, urban environments, and forested areas where environmental conditions are affected by weather.

Are you a student? Depending on your return date and school schedule, we might be able to offer part-time work until the end of our season!

ABOUT CLARKE

Clarke lives up to their company's mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe, and comfortable. We are a global public health products and services Company who pioneers, develops, and delivers environmentally responsible mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances.

We are looking for employees who are passionate about sustainable living, caring for our planet and other people. We value the hard work and time that our team puts in. We have not forgot that without them we could not be successful.

BENEFITS

Our positions are fantastic resume builders and we offer an outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture! Benefits include spending your days outdoors in nature, rehire pay increases, paid volunteer time (Day of Caring), employee of the month recognition programs, paid internships, employee referral bonuses, a free employee assistance program, and 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for the Mosquito Field Technician job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace

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