Mosquito Control Technician - Mosquito Control Natural Resource Department

Careers Contact Escambia County FLORIDA Mosquito Control Technician

• Mosquito Control
• Natural Resource Department

Base Pay:

$15.49

• $19.36/hr

• Date:

  June 3, 2026
• This class inspects for, locates, and identifies disease transmitting and nuisance mosquito and other public health arthropods and implements control measures.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Conducts field observations in order to detect the presence or absence of larval mosquitoes or breeding potential and to determine "hot spots" in assigned area of responsibility Observes and treats areas for mosquitoes by utilizing appropriate methods Determines whether to employ larvicides and/or biological control methods when treating areas for mosquitoes and selects appropriate chemical treatments to ensure non-target organisms and environmental concerns are not adversely disturbed Provides customer service by responding to citizen requests for service Conducts observations to determine the number of adult mosquitoes that land on an individual for a specified period of time Provides educational assistance to citizens regarding mosquito control and awareness by instructing individuals on the dangers of mosquito exposure Records rain gauge amounts following rainfall events Performs follow-up treatment procedures to determine if treatment yielded desired results Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence Must receive a Florida Public Health Pest Control license within six months of employment Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): field observation methods chemical handling procedures conducting field observations observing traffic rules and regulations handling chemicals communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction lift and carry forty pounds perform mathematical calculations in order to calculate areas and pesticide dosages read and understand pesticide labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and mosquito control manuals

SUPPLEMENTAL INFROMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, as well as repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance