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Mosquito Control Technician-Seasonal Jobs

Company

Osceola County
Address , Kissimmee, 34741, Fl
Employment type OTHER
Salary
Expires 2023-07-20
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
General Description of Duties

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform specialized work involving aspects of mosquito control operations. Employees function at entry level and work under the direction and supervision of the Mosquito Control Supervisor. Although the employee works independently and is often physically removed from supervision, duties are performed within the framework of pre-established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
  • Reads and interprets a variety of instructions maps, diagrams, or schedules to determine appropriate spraying locations.
  • Sprays only during appropriate weather conditions to ensure localized and lasting distribution.
  • Applies insecticides and chemicals according to procedure in order to maximize the coverage of the area while ensuring compliance with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and County regulations and policies governing the application of pesticides.
  • Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position, and in support of Natural Resources functions and objectives.
  • Disposes of chemicals, biological agents, and hazardous materials in accordance with prescribed safety policies and environmental procedures; maintains cleanliness of facilities and equipment; maintains inventory of materials.
  • Performs all duties within the framework of pre-established safety policies and procedures
  • Receives telephone inquiries and concerns, ascertains the nature of the call, and resolves personally, directs to the appropriate individual or department, or acts as liaison to the assigned supervisor.
  • Performs a variety of routine clerical functions, e.g., completes reports of spraying assignments.
  • Operates spray truck, as needed, with heightened awareness to pedestrian and traffic conditions, and in accordance with traffic laws, ordinances, and safe driving practices, for the safe distribution of mosquito control chemicals and insecticides in designated County areas.
  • Cleans and maintains spray truck and equipment; flushes the spray system after each shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Class E Florida Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to operate basic office equipment e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
  • Ability to perform work requiring strength and dexterity; ability to perform work for extended periods of time while standing; ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold and various chemicals.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, employees, other departments, officials and the general public; knowledge of the principles and techniques of customer service skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
  • Ability to read and comprehend Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to mosquito/pest control chemical distribution and safety procedures; ability to learn environmental regulations.
  • Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files; knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Ability to safely operate all terrain vehicles and forklift.
  • Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion; ability to adhere to pre-established safety policies, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to learn basic knowledge of chemical distribution and their proper storage; ability to learn and adhere to proper safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of office procedures and equipment; knowledge of clerical and secretarial support functions.
  • Ability to operate light equipment (i.e., backpack sprayers, blowers) and spray trucks with heightened awareness to pedestrian and traffic conditions.
Physical Demand: Heavy
  • Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
  • Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • 100 pounds maximum lifting.
  • Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.


Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.
Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Coverage

Deductions Per Paycheck
(26 Paychecks)

Employee
Employee + 1
Family

Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$102.38
$159.25

Health-HRA Buy-Up
$31.57
$138.89
$216.06

Dental Base
$0.00
$11.99
$22.08

Dental Buy-Up
$3.16
$18.14
$30.75

Vision
$3.42
$6.84
$9.15

Short-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A

Long-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A


County’s Contribution to the Medical Plan:
Coverage
Tier
Annual
Contribution

HRA Base Employee
$9,807.72

HRA Base Emp+1
$15,091.96

HRA Base Family
$22,921.08

Coverage
Tier
Annual
Contribution

HRA Buy-Up Employee
$9,436.70

HRA Buy-Up Emp+1
$14,952.34

HRA Buy-Up Family
$22,703.72


Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses.
State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center: The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Employees who are enrolled on the County’s Medical plan have access to the Employee Wellness Center on day one of employment. The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Basic Life Insurance Policy: At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee’s weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System: This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan. Current County contributions are:
  • Senior Management - 31.57%
  • Special Risk - 27.83%
  • Regular Class - 11.91%

The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans — the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan. Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.
Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows:

Vacation Accruals
Per Month

1 month to 5 years
8 hours

5 years and 1 month to 10 years
10 hours

10 years and 1 month to 15 years
12 hours

15 years and 1 month to 20 years
13.34 hours

20 years and over
16.66 hours


Sick Leave Accruals
Per Month

Full-time Employees
8 hours

Part-time Employees
4 hours

11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)
  • Veterans Day
  • Independence Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Thanksgiving-Day After
  • Labor Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • New Year's Day
  • Christmas Day
Paid Bereavement Leave: Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee’s position.
Employee Recognition Program: Monetary rewards are available.
Sick Leave Bank: Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year. Enrollment required.