DESCRIPTION: Under direction and close supervision as a trainee and productive worker, performs work involved in learning to locate and recognize mosquito breeding areas; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
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Performs visual inspection of mosquitos in their hiding or breeding areas (such as ditches, private roads, or other similar areas where stagnant water exists) to site evidence of their presence.
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Answers complaints and inquiries from the public by giving out basic information on government extermination efforts, insect habits, and other related topics.
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Learns and applies approved chemicals and biological controls using protective clothing such as gloves, face masks, goggles, and respirators according to specific manufacturer’s directions.
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Learns to select and apply different chemicals in designated areas according to appropriate methods and techniques using manual or power equipment such as pressurized spray pumps.
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Drives truck or other automotive vehicle and follows road map or directions to answer a complaint or to reach area that needs inspection or fumigation.
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Learns to weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific directions to prepare commonly used insecticides for insects such as mosquitos.
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Cuts brush using power saw or hand cutting tools to aid in the general effort to control and exterminate mosquitos.
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Drives truck and uses power spraying equipment to apply chemicals to designated area.
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Collects samples of insect larva for identification by supervisor or specialist.
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May perform minor maintenance work on extermination equipment such as oil change, replacement of belts, and minor repairs to maintain equipment in working order.
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May perform unskilled laboring work when there is a lull in inspection and extermination assignments.
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May be assisted by unskilled helpers to carry out various assignments such as spraying, loading equipment on trucks, and so forth.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees will be required to successfully complete in-house training and obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicator License within the first year of employment.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to understand information about insects, mosquitos in particular, including basic physical characteristics in various stages of development, habits, living or breeding patterns, and their breeding areas.
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Ability to identify characteristics and purposes of commonly used insecticides and to select the appropriate ones after a period of training.
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Ability and skill to weigh, measure, and mix chemicals and mediums according to specific directions.
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Ability and skill to cover breeding areas with chemicals while avoiding contamination to food and water sources and danger to people.
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Ability and skill to use manual or power spraying and fumigating equipment.
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Ability to lift and/or carry materials and equipment weighing over 30 pounds.
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Ability and skill in carrying out inspection to detect areas needing spraying and fumigation.
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Ability to keep records of areas and type of chemical or biological controls used.
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Ability and skill in following road directions and maps.
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Ability to follow instructions on work methods and techniques.
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Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
RATE: $18.99 per hour, 40 hours per week.
Benefits: Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
EEOC
This title is classified and non-competitive through Civil Service
Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.