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SOUTHWEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT AND CONTROL DISTRICT Mosquito Surveillance Tech in WASHINGTON, Utah

This position is seasonal where an employee is hired for a limited period during any calendar year.

General Purpose

To carry out routine assignments and related operations in mosquito vector control and as required under supervision. 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

·         Inspect and make appropriate treatments of designated mosquito breeding locations as directed

·         Maintain an awareness of irrigation patterns and practices in assigned area

·         Dig and clean drainage channels, cut vegetation and perform other labor in source reduction

·         Make light trap collections and bite counts (at dusk, as required and designated by the Supervisors)

·         Keep accurate inspection and treatment records of work performed

·         Maintain assigned equipment and vehicle in a clean and professional appearance, report deficiencies in equipment or vehicle to Supervisor or Managers

·         Keep District buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly condition

·         Do 'housekeeping' and perform simple building and equipment repairs as instructed

·         Assist in receiving and maintaining stock inventories

·         Attend all required training sessions 

Education and Experience

·         Education equivalent to high school diploma (appropriate work experience which will develop a level of achievement and literacy equivalent to a high school education may be substituted for the required education)

·         Should have or be trained to have a working knowledge and understanding of:

o    Proper safety precautions and use of insecticides being used by the District

o    Mosquito developmental time under prevailing temperatures

o    Mosquito larval habitats

o    Proper application techniques of mosquito larval surveillance and treatments

Key Competencies & Licenses

·         Work dependably and cooperatively with others

·         Maintain and appreciate safety precautions

·         Learn to operate specialized equipment

·         Exercise independent judgment

·         Work outdoors in difficult terrain and weather conditions

·         Must be physically able and willing to do heavy physical labor

·         A valid Utah Motor Vehicle Operators License with an excellent driving record

·         A Non-commercial Pesticide Applicators License in the Public Health Category from the Utah State Department of Agriculture

o    If not in possession, you must schedule to take the test within 1 month of being hired.  You must receive the above license within 2 months of being hired.

 

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