FIELD TECHNICIAN for Mosquito Control, Des Moines - Clarke

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - WILL TRAIN!

Clarke Mosquito Services of Des Moines, IA is seeking to hire a Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician. You will be responsible for applying larvicide to mosquito breeding sites to control mosquito larval populations. Hands-on training will be provided in all areas, no experience needed. This position is perfect for someone who is interested in public health, sustainability, learning different aspects of mosquito operations and enjoys working outdoors. It is a great opportunity to build resumes, develop/improve leadership and communication skills. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY

This position earns a competitive wage of $17 per hour and generally works Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm (start/end times may vary, nights, weekends and some holidays may be required based on business needs). The Mosquito Field Technician is a seasonal position and supports the mosquito control operations (generally May - September/October).

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MOSQUITO FIELD TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBLITIES include but not limited to: (Training will be provided)

• Ability to follow GPS Route and drive to potential breeding sites
• Inspect bodies of water, collect and label samples of mosquito larvae
• Apply treatment to positive breeding sites by hand or backpack
• Input field data into smartphone through company application (training provided)
• Communicate with residents reporting standing water
• Required to use company vehicles

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Have a valid driver's License with an excellent driving record
• Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
• Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
• Required to pass the Iowa Department of Agriculture Exams (training provided)
• Ability to work during the entire season (generally May - October)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to remove all jewelry in compliance to company policy
• Be able to sit, drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry a 50-60lb backpack during treatments for extensive amounts of time
• Candidate must be comfortable performing assigned duties in the field from a vehicle while navigating through various residential communities, urban environments and traffic patterns where environmental conditions that is affected by weather.
• Capable of using a handheld technical device including, but not limited to, smartphones, GPS, and system applications
• Candidate must also be comfortable performing assigned duties outdoors while walking through various and challenging terrain including, but not limited to water, heavy vegetation and uneven land throughout residential communities, urban environments, and forested areas where environmental conditions are affected by weather.

Are you a student? Depending on your return date and school schedule, we might be able to offer part-time work until the end of our season!

ABOUT CLARKE

Clarke lives up to their company's mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe, and comfortable. We are a global public health products and services Company who pioneers, develops, and delivers environmentally responsible mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances.

We are looking for employees who are passionate about sustainable living, caring for our planet and other people. We value the hard work and time that our team puts in. We have not forgot that without them we could not be successful.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for the Field Technician job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace