Rentokil Réunion - Les experts de la lutte contre les nuisibles partout à la Réunion · 1 day ago
Mosquito Technician
Green Cove Springs, FL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRentokil is a global leader in Pest Control, dedicated to protecting people and enhancing lives. The Mosquito Technician role focuses on providing quality mosquito control services, including surveillance and preventative measures to combat mosquito-borne diseases.
Business Supplies & Equipment
Responsibilities
Routinely inspect control zones for potential mosquito breeding habitat and the presence of mosquito larvae by 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 the application of larvicides and/ adulticides at the labeled application rates)
May 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 VDCI’s database as required by the contract
Be thoroughly familiar 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 during any other public relations activities
Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used
Mix pesticides & fill sprayers accurately as needed, and follow all required safety precautions for the application of products
React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings
Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period
Work is regularly performed outdoors and may include exposure to potentially hazardous situations and substances such as weather conditions, challenging and uneven/unstable terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals
Must 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 make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. You'll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
Preferred
Customer-facing experience preferred
Benefits
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Company
Rentokil Réunion - Les experts de la lutte contre les nuisibles partout à la Réunion
Rentokil Réunion : L'expertise mondiale, la proximité locale (Depuis 2003) Rentokil est le leader mondial de la lutte contre les nuisibles depuis 80 ans.
Founded in 2003
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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