• Mosquito Control Technician - Seasonal

    City of Baytown (Baytown, TX)


    Mosquito Control Technician - Seasonal

     

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    Mosquito Control Technician - Seasonal

     

    Salary

     

    $12.83 - $15.39 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    220 W Defee St. Baytown, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Seasonal

     

    Job Number

     

    25-00104

     

    Department

    HEALTH

    Opening Date

     

    04/11/2025

     

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    Job Summary

    Step into a vital public health role as a part time Seasonal Mosquito Control Technician and help protect the community from mosquito-borne illnesses! You'll operate specialized equipment, monitor breeding sites, and apply treatments to reduce mosquito populations in outdoor environments. If you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and making a meaningful impact, this is a great seasonal opportunity!

     

    The Mosquito Control Technician will spray the public streets and City parks of the City of Baytown for adult mosquito population control.

    Duties

    + Controls the mosquito population through application of driving and spraying adulticides using truck mounted ULV equipment.

    + Assists Mosquito Control Technician with mosquito control truck maintenance, and cleaning of the garage.

    + Assists Mosquito Control Technician with washing operations on the emptied barrels.

    + Performs all other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

    + Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

    + A flexible work schedule

    Preferred:

    + Previous experience with safe handling of pesticides.

    + Knowledge of chemical flow pumps and electric control systems.

    + Knowledge of the Baytown area.

    + Certified State of Texas Pesticide Applicator license; category: Vector Control

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Good driving record, mechanical aptitude; knowledge of the safe use of pesticides. Good public communication skills. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

     

    Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

     

    Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

     

    Overall Position Strength Demands

     

    Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

     

    To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

    Health & Wellness

    + Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

    + Employee Assistance Program providing up to 8 FREE sessions per issue per year

    + SmartDollar: online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

    + Talkspace: app that offers clinical techniques to help dial down the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression – anytime

    Retirement

    + MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: optional retirement savings account

    Training

    + The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

     

    To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/

     

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    Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

     

    + High School Diploma/GED

    + Associate's Degree

    + Bachelor's Degree

    + Master's Degree

    + None of the above

     

    02

     

    Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    03

     

    Are you willing to have a flexible work schedule?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    This position is seasonal and normally runs from April to the end of October. If needed, there will be sporadic scheduling throughout winter months depending on the weather. Please enter your initials below to acknowledge you understand.

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    Employer

     

    City of Baytown

     

    Address

     

    2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

     

    Phone

     

    281-420-6520

     

    Website

     

    http://www.baytown.org

     

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