Surveillance Technician jobs in Idaho

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VDCI is currently hiring for Full-Time Seasonal Surveillance Technicians in the Payette, ID area!

8 : 00AM-4 : 30PM Flexible

This position will pay between $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

What do our Seasonal Surveillance Technicians do?

Seasonal Surveillance Technicians provide a quality, professional service. They deliver service with courtesy, safety, and dependability and to ensure each customer has a positive experience.

Functions 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 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 labelled 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.

What do you need?

High school diploma or equivalent

Be flexible with working hours, Monday-Friday, Weekends as needed

Must be 18 years of age or older

Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms

May be required to obtain state pesticide applicator licensing (training provided)

Be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 possess a valid driver’s licence and pass motor vehicle record search

Last updated : 2024-03-23