Mosquito Surveillance Technician – Meridian

Mosquito Surveillance Technician – Meridian

Personnel Plus, Inc. is now hiring a Mosquito Surveillance Technician in Meridian, Idaho

Our client, the County Mosquito Abatement Division, is seeking a dependable Mosquito Surveillance Technician to collect and identify mosquitoes and help protect residents from mosquito-borne diseases. This is a full-time seasonal position working through October, with paid training and licensing provided.

Pay and schedule: Starting at $17.50/hour. Tuesday–Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Flexible scheduling is available, with opportunities to earn additional hours by assisting other projects or teams. Employees dispatch from Meridian, Idaho.

What you’ll do:

• Collect mosquito samples from traps at designated field locations

• Use GPS and mobile technology to navigate to collection sites

• Prepare mosquitoes for identification and disease testing

• Accurately identify mosquito species

• Operate and maintain surveillance and sampling equipment

• Learn to identify mosquito life stages and breeding habitats

• Support the collection, monitoring, and distribution of biological-control agents

• Assist with special projects as assigned

• Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

• Basic math skills

• Ability to safely operate County vehicles and equipment

• Ability to read and follow chemical labels, SDS information, and written work orders

• Comfortable using 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 with a team

• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Ability to pass a drug screening and participate in random testing for this safety-sensitive position