Mosquito Surveillance Tech- Abatement Division  

Personnel Plus, Inc. Boise, is NOW HIRING Mosquito Surveillance Techs!

    Excellent opportunity with the County Mosquito Abatement Division
    Long-term seasonal position lasting up to 5 months
    $17.50 per hour starting wage
    Paid training and licensing provided
    Dispatch location based out of Meridian, ID
    Part-time, split shifts or single shifts (day or night only) available
    Flexible scheduling, with potential for additional hours on other projects or teams
    Tuesday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 9:30/10:00 AM and 6:00/7:00 PM – 10:00/10:30 PM
    Gain experience working in public health

DUTIES:

    Collect and identify mosquitoes to help keep residents safe from mosquito-borne diseases
    Use GPS and other field technology for sample collection and navigate to collection sites
    Retrieve samples from traps for lab identification
    Prepare mosquitoes for disease testing
    Identify mosquito species accurately
    Operate surveillance and sampling equipment
    Maintain and care for equipment
    Learn mosquito life stages and breeding habitats
    Assist in special projects as assigned
    Support collection, monitoring, and distribution of biological control agents
    Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to safety guidelines
    Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

    Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
    Must be drug-free
    Knowledge of basic mathematics
    Ability to safely operate county equipment
    Ability to read, understand, and follow chemical labels, SDS sheets, and written work orders
    Ability to use computers, mobile field devices, and GPS technology
    Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public
    Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively as part of a team
    Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
    Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
    Willingness to work in a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing

 
Why work for Personnel Plus, Inc.

    As the area's largest Staffing Service, we value adding you as a member of our great team
    Your application will be considered for many urgent openings
    Apply Today - work today
    Flex pay - choose Direct Deposit, pay card, or paper check
    Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
    Referral Hiring Incentives
    We never charge a fee