Seasonal Tech Mosquito

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!For more information about our benefits, see below!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 fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."This position pays $16.50 per hourWhat do our Mosquito Technicians do? The primary purpose of this role is to provide professional mosquito surveillance and control services for Franklin County residents. We deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability. Here at VDCI, we have a strong focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The FollowingRoutinely inspect mosquito breeding habitats for larval presence and search for new potential breeding habitatsAssess each inspection site and utilize the appropriate control techniques, such as: no action, source reduction, public education, and appropriate larvicide (primarily bacterial-based products)Place and retrieve monitoring devices for surveilling mosquito populationsMay morphologically identify and count mosquito species using dissecting microscopesRespond to mosquito complaints from concerned residents by inspecting properties, treating mosquito habitats, and communicating directly with residentsAccurately record all findings and control activities on provided mobile tablets into VDCI’s database as required by the contractBe thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specificationsKnow and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regularlyCommunicate respectfully, honestly, and knowledgeably to residents at all times during service request inspections, routine larvicide activities, or during any other public relations activitiesKnow and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment usedReact to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assignedSolid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.Essential Job FunctionsComfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training periodWork 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 animalsMust be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 poundsSafely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept cleanWhat do you need? Demonstrated attention to detailDemonstrated verbal and written communication skills Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the areas of pest control and public healthHigh school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePossess a valid driver’s license from state of residenceBasic 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 labelsCustomer-facing experience preferred#RTX100Base Pay RangeHourly: $16.50 - $25.00While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).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.Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: Professional and Personal GrowthMultiple avenues to grow your career Training and development programs availableTuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)Health and WellnessFull-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much moreSavings and Retirement401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions Work-Life BalanceVacation days & sick daysCompany-paid holidays & floating holidaysA company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibilityWe 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.California residents click here to review your privacy rights.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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