General Job Function:
Under the supervision of the Biologist, the seasonal laboratory assistance sets up and collects mosquito traps for both nuisance and vector mosquitoes in a safe, effective and systematic manner, using prescribed techniques.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answers service requests and taking what actions are needed to solve the mosquito problem.
- Sets out and collects mosquito traps located throughout the district.
- Knowledge of the Districts Safety Program.
- Answers the phone and truck radios as needed.
- Applies the prescribed insecticides at the designated dosage rates with truck-mounted or portable spray equipment.
- At the discretion of the Operations Superintendent, may be required to work extra hours on weekdays and/or holidays at the over-time pay rate of time and a half.
- Performs all tasks assigned to him/her by their supervisory personnel.
EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES/SKILLS
- Must be in good general health and have good eyesight.
- Must be able to pass a physical exam.
- Must be able to carry out strenuous activity daily and carry 50 pound loads regularly.
- Upon receipt of training, be able to identify important mosquito larvae and adults in order to take corrective action.
- Upon completion of training, have a thorough working knowledge of the vehicles, spray equipment and chemicals.
- Must have the ability to pass all required pesticide license exams deemed necessary from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
- Work involves the ability to consistently walk safely through grassy field areas that are uneven and marshy while in adverse weather conditions.
- Physically able to sit, walk, bend and stair climb frequently.
EDUCATION
- Education equivalent to High School graduation.
- Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license, clean driving record and must meet minimum requirements to be insurable with the District’s insurance carrier; must maintain valid license and insurability throughout employment.