Maple Grove Field Mosquito Technician
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Field Mosquito Technician Job Description
Job Title
Field Mosquito Technician
Brief Definition
Working outdoors under general direction, locate and treat mosquito and black fly larval habitats, and perform surveillance of deer ticks according to District guidelines.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities include:
Locating, sampling, and treating mosquito larvae habitats including wetlands, and water-holding containers
Performing manual labor in waterlogged uneven terrain for extended periods of time under adverse weather conditions
Calculating proper dosage and applying granular pesticides to larval habitats
Collecting adult mosquito samples and occasionally operating ULV (ultra-low volume) sprayers to control adult populations especially if disease vectors are found
Documenting all field activities and insecticide use on paper and in our data base via smart phone app
Communicating effectively with coworkers and the public
Providing outstanding service to the public
Promoting a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
Occasionally duties include:
Helping load control material into helicopters for aerial treatment of large wetlands
Picking up tires that may be breeding mosquitoes for recycling
Sampling and treating larval black fly populations in rivers and streams
Sampling for deer tick populations
Participating in outreach activities like county and state fair information booths or parades
Performing other job-related duties as required or directed
Employment Standards
Experience:
No previous experience required
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Ability to learn mosquito control methods
Ability to read maps
Ability to obtain a MN pesticide applicator license
Ability to use GPS navigation, smart phone, and relevant computer software
Read, write, and follow written and oral instructions
Perform math and understand units of measure
Perform moderately demanding physical activities
Learn and perform operation of District vehicles and mosquito control equipment
Follow all District and OSHA safety requirements
Be at least 18 of age
Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions on wet and uneven terrain. Move and transport up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or use force frequently or constantly to manipulate, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Certain work involves bike riding. Some sedentary work involves maintaining a stationary position. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Incumbents will be subjected to outdoor work and operation of District vehicles and equipment.