Seasonal Mosquito Technician

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfil our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." VDCI is currently hiring for a Seasonal Mosquito Technician in the Carlisle, AR area.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a quality, professional service. They deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability and ensure each customer has a positive experience. Here at VDCI, we have a strong focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control. We complete mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying.

This position will pay between $14.00 - $15.00 per hour. The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 utilise 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 labelled application rates).
• May place and retrieve monitoring devices for assessing 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

What do you need?

• 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.
• Successfully meet the pre-employment background screen.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check.
• 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).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you’ll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.