Inspector/Sprayer Trainee - MC

Department:MOSQUITO CONTROL DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:Countywide Mosquito & Aquatic Weed Ctl (50000045)

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$15.87 to $17.46 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. North Area/Titusville/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Performs entry-level service work in the inspection of mosquito breeding areas, application of pesticides, and related maintenance work.

REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor or operating automotive or watercraft which involved keeping simple written records and/or reportsPLUSsix (6) months of experience using a personal computer or tablet. Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, certification as an Arthropod Control Applicator, in accordance with the specifications set forth in Florida Statute 388.361(4), and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including appropriate respiratory protection. Must be able to work extended hours during peak season, mosquito outbreaks, and fires and/or overtime. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:5 - 8 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • Works Closely with Others; At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In dampness or chilly conditions; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • Additional driving for 3-5 hours of nighttime spray missions will be required routinely.