City of Virginia Beach
Mosquito Control Maintenance Worker
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, 23450
Mosquito Control Maintenance Worker
Join our team as a Mosquito Control Maintenance Worker! The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Mosquito Control Division is seeking dedicated individuals to become part of our team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact while working alongside a passionate group of professionals, this is the opportunity for you! As a Mosquito Control Maintenance Worker, you will engage in essential maintenance tasks that directly contribute to the health and safety of our community. Your responsibilities will include: Perform maintenance work requiring the utilization of specific skills associated with drainage maintenance and the application of pesticides for mosquito control. Will remove objects from work area which impeded drainage; bush and grade ditches to maintain efficient water runoff; apply larvicide to areas harboring mosquito larvae and pupae or having the potential to harbor these to reduce mosquito populations; apply adulticides in areas with known high levels of mosquito activity. Apply herbicide to areas where vegetation obstructs proper drainage; cut/clear trees and heavy brush to gain access to drainage areas; mix and apply chemicals per specifications on the label for field applications. Lift materials and other items up to 50 lbs regularly. Applicant will be required to obtain and maintain either a Registered Technician's License or Category 8 Pesticide Applicator's License within six (6) months of employment. Work Location: 1848 Pleasant Ridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457 Position is ALPHA I and is required to work during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, and snow, etc.) an/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Pre-employment physical is required. The City of Virginia Beach offers: Competitive Compensation Package Comprehensive Benefits Hiring Bonus for Select Positions 11 Paid Holidays & 3 Personal Holidays 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage Legal and Identity Theft Protection Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457) And more!! Join us in our mission to keep Virginia Beach beautiful and mosquito-free! Apply today to be a part of our vital work in the community!
Join our team as a Mosquito Control Maintenance Worker! The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Mosquito Control Division is seeking dedicated individuals to become part of our team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact while working alongside a passionate group of professionals, this is the opportunity for you! As a Mosquito Control Maintenance Worker, you will engage in essential maintenance tasks that directly contribute to the health and safety of our community. Your responsibilities will include: Perform maintenance work requiring the utilization of specific skills associated with drainage maintenance and the application of pesticides for mosquito control. Will remove objects from work area which impeded drainage; bush and grade ditches to maintain efficient water runoff; apply larvicide to areas harboring mosquito larvae and pupae or having the potential to harbor these to reduce mosquito populations; apply adulticides in areas with known high levels of mosquito activity. Apply herbicide to areas where vegetation obstructs proper drainage; cut/clear trees and heavy brush to gain access to drainage areas; mix and apply chemicals per specifications on the label for field applications. Lift materials and other items up to 50 lbs regularly. Applicant will be required to obtain and maintain either a Registered Technician's License or Category 8 Pesticide Applicator's License within six (6) months of employment. Work Location: 1848 Pleasant Ridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457 Position is ALPHA I and is required to work during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, and snow, etc.) an/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Pre-employment physical is required. The City of Virginia Beach offers: Competitive Compensation Package Comprehensive Benefits Hiring Bonus for Select Positions 11 Paid Holidays & 3 Personal Holidays 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage Legal and Identity Theft Protection Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457) And more!! Join us in our mission to keep Virginia Beach beautiful and mosquito-free! Apply today to be a part of our vital work in the community!