About the role
Mosquito Control Technician Apprentice
Location: 4100 118th Avenue North, Clearwater FL 33762
Schedule: Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
***INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY: ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAY APPLY***
Start Your Career in Mosquito Control!
Join Pinellas County Public Works’ Mosquito Control and Vegetation Management team and help protect public health and the environment.
As a Mosquito Control Worker/Trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience in mosquito identification, surveillance, and treatment while learning from experienced professionals. This is an opportunity to develop valuable technical skills and make a meaningful impact in your community.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Build a foundation for a career in mosquito control! Gain practical experience and develop the skills needed to pursue advancement into higher-level mosquito control positions as you meet applicable qualifications.
What Will You Do?
- Monitor and manage mosquitoes of all life stages through surveillance techniques such as dipping and landing rate counts and treatments ranging from chemical application to placement of mosquito fish.
- Identify mosquito adults and larvae to genus in various sites to target problematic species and planning the appropriate control methods.
- Determine an appropriate control plan for sites based on knowledge of the mosquito life cycle, water and weather conditions, and other variables.
- Perform maintenance on application equipment such as backpack sprayers and hand foggers.
- Operate application equipment in an appropriate manner including determining proper rates, accounting for environmental conditions, calculating acreage, and calibrating equipment.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
What Will You Need?
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licenses and Certifications: Ability to obtain a Public Health Pest Control License within 12 months of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations including but not limited to working either during or immediately after hurricanes, and work overtime if needed for storms, mosquito outbreaks, and out of the ordinary circumstances. Which may include routinely working on weekends and holidays.
Highly Desirable:
Possession and maintenance of Public Applicators License with certification in Aquatic Weed Control and Public Health License.
Experience calibrating spray equipment.
Knowledge of Florida mosquito species and treatment techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to work in Florida outdoor environments including adapting to adverse weather conditions and encountering wildlife.
Ability to operate powered small equipment such as a backpack sprayer or hand fogger.
Ability to navigate computers and tablets to enter work data.
Ability to drive off road.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
- Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
- We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want to Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.