JOB OPENING
Surveillance Technician
for
SW Mosquito Abatement & Control District
$17.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE/Full Time
Mosquito Surveillance: To control mosquitoes through larvicide and adulticide. Perform surveillance of mosquito habitat to determine the most effective control methods.
Adult Mosquito Surveillance: To trap mosquitoes and analyze their distribution throughout the district
General Responsibilities:
-Attend all required training sessions.
-Keep accurate records of all data gathered.
-Maintain assigned equipment in a clean and professional manner.
-Perform all other duties seen as necessary to support the team.
-Be appropriately dressed and prepared for all mosquito environments and activities
Education and Experience:
-Education equivalent to high school diploma (appropriate work experience which will develop a level of achievement and literacy equivalent to a high school education may be substituted for the required education)
-Should have or be trained to have a working knowledge and understanding of:
Key Competencies & Licenses:
-Work dependably and cooperatively with others
-Maintain and appreciate safety precautions
-Know how to operate specialized equipment
-Working knowledge of GIS type apps
-Exercise independent judgment
-Work outdoors in difficult terrain and weather conditions
-Must be physically able and willing to do heavy physical labor
-Must have a valid Utah Driver's License with an excellent driving record
-A Non-commercial Pesticide Applicators License in the Public Health Category from the Utah State
Department of Agriculture
Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
DEADLINE: May 11th, 2025
*Not an employee of Washington County
