Mosquito Control Technician

Mosquito Control Technician Salary $18.00 Hourly Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Seasonal Job Number 202600031 Department Public Health Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Determined by Position Description Benefits Questions Job Description Perform mosquito control activities and surveillance to minimize the impact of mosquito-spread diseases such as West Nile Virus. This is a seasonal position. Examples of Duties

• Set up and maintain mosquito traps.
• Performs the weekly collection of mosquito trap contents and delivers a portion to the North Dakota Department of Health laboratory.
• Determine the sex and species of mosquitoes and enters data into records system.
• Performs mosquito control activities such as treating water with mosquito larvicide and applying mosquito adulticide in public areas.
• Load and unload pesticide. Triple washes pesticide containers prior to disposal.
• Clean, wash, and maintain mosquito equipment, including vehicles.
• Maintain mosquito storage space.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as required.
• Performs related duties. Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age at date of hire.
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver's license. Must achieve certification from the Burleigh County Extension Officer in the following programs: Core, Right of Way, and Public Health. Supplemental Information
• Ability to use a microscope.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions, especially those on pesticide labels.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications and GIS.
• Ability to record and maintain accurate records.

This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 How many years of experience do you have using pesticides? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years or more 05 Do you have certification in either Core, Right of Way, or Public Health from the Burleigh County Extension Office? You must upload and attach your certificate(s). Yes No 06 Have you taken, or are currently taking one of the following college level science courses: biology, entomology or chemistry? Yes No 07 How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/