Mosquito Control Inspector

Job Distinctions

Performs routine field inspection and spraying duties in the control of mosquitoes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Conducts inspections of properties to determine mosquito breeding areas and identify types of larvae. 


• Notifies owners or occupants of inspection findings. 


• Operates vehicle and mounted spray equipment and applies larvicidal and adulticidal preparations to mosquito breeding areas. 


• Mixes insecticides to apply on mosquito infested areas. 


• Loads pesticides into the spray tank and cleans fogging and larvicidal machines or other equipment. 


• Reports large or unusual mosquito breeding areas requiring special larvicidal applications from helicopters or large spray trucks. 


• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of mosquito breeding habitats and adult and larvae specimen identification.


• Knowledge of control and extermination methods, materials, and equipment. Working knowledge of larvicidal and adulticide equipment.


• Knowledge of Units of Measurement (i.e. liquids, solids and acreage).


• Skill in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of spray equipment.


• Ability to work effectively with others.


• Ability to prepare written activity reports.


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• Ability to read maps.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.


• Position may require extensive bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting.


• Willingness and ability to be routinely and frequently around chemicals including pesticides.

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND


• One year of experience providing pest control services using insecticides;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND


• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License; AND


• Possession of State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Applicator License in Aquatic Pest Control and State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Health Pest Control Certification within the 6 months probationary period.