Fairfield County, Ohio · 1 day ago
Environmental Health Intern/Mosquito Control Technician
Lancaster, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hrFairfield County Health Department is looking for a seasonal mosquito control technician. This position will perform mosquito control activities, sewage treatment system evaluations, and assists Environmental Health Specialists in the inspection of local businesses, homes and other establishments, and to respond to and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances.
GovernmentNon ProfitPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Sets mosquito traps, counts mosquitoes, and delivers specimens to the ODH lab
Conducts mosquito larvicide and adulticide applications to control mosquitoes
Identify, document and/or remediate sources of standing and/or stagnant water
Identify and document discarded tires, cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots and other unused similar water-holding containers on private and commercial properties
Conduct public education regarding the importance of reducing or eliminating sources of mosquito breeding and exposure to mosquitoes
Collect data, enter data into computer and analyze data
Follows all EPA pesticide labels and safety guidelines
Distribute West Nile Virus brochures and posters
Completes necessary reporting requirements for all program areas
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license
Ability to perform mosquito control activities using truck truck-mounted sprayer in the evenings, trapping mosquitoes and delivery to state lab, complaint investigation
Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures
Knowledge of basic entomology and pest control principles
Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry, biology, microbiology and toxicology
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Knowledge of customer service principles and methods
Knowledge of Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to inspect facilities and operations to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations
Ability to interpret and explain health and safety rules, regulations, laws and codes
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations; Communicating with others; Reading and writing; and operating assigned equipment
Company
Fairfield County, Ohio
The statutory local government of Fairfield County Ohio.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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