How to Apply:
It is required to, at minimum, submit a completed FMVCD application in order to be considered for any position.
Please send any cover letters, resumes, or any supplemental application documents in the same e-mail as your Completed Application.
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Applications may be faxed (559-268-8918), mailed, delivered in-person or
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Mailing Address:
FMVCD
2338 E. McKinley
Fresno, CA 93703
BENEFITS
Paid District holidays
Sick leave for those who qualify
HOURS
Work week is Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day. Weekend work may be required in emergency situations. Mosquito season generally lasts from March to October. Hours subject to change based on business need.
DISCLOSURE
If you are selected for the position management will decide if the employee will be assigned to Operations or Surveillance Team.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Use a variety of traps and methods to collect adult mosquitoes and eggs
Use stereo microscopes, dissecting microscopes, and other laboratory equipment
Collect immature mosquitoes and organisms that occur in aquatic habitats
Collect, evaluate, and package dead birds for arbovirus testing
Inspect assigned areas for mosquito and other vector breeding sources
Maintain an awareness of patterns and practices conducive to mosquito and other vector breeding which are significant to the timing of operations
Identify vector species and stages of development
Apply pesticides according to label instructions, selecting appropriate dosage rates and equipment to obtain optimum coverage and results
Maintain an awareness of ecologically sensitive sources and use treatments appropriate for specific habitats
Initiate requests for aerial application and provide information required for an effective result
Reinspect treated areas to evaluate effectiveness of treatment
Stock mosquitofish or other biological control agents as required
Maintain accurate and complete records of work done in District database
Assist with population monitoring of adult mosquitoes and other arthropods
Assist with vector-borne disease surveillance program
Perform routine arthropod identification and maintain pertinent records
Perform general maintenance activities (repairing and maintaining traps and collecting equipment, cleaning mosquitofish tanks, District vehicles, lab equipment, etc.)
Prepare and revise operational maps, including properties, topographic characteristics, and other features relevant to mosquito and vector control operations
Record significant changes on maps and use a computer to compile data as directed on work done, types of service, vector population history, and otherwise assist in collecting and compiling historical data
Advise local citizens of mosquito and vector control problems and request consent to enter onto property; assist with implementation of community education program
Drive vehicles and use power and hand spray equipment in a safe manner; keep equipment in working order
Use brush cutting equipment to prepare trails for access, perform general labor, and operate equipment used in vector control activities.
Attend training sessions, read agency manuals, and otherwise keep informed of policies, procedures and pertinent scientific advances
Keep supervisor informed of progress and problems.
Perform other tasks, as assigned by District Management, Supervisors and Technicians
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read and write proficiently
Bilingual (Spanish) is highly desirable
Must be able to work independently and cooperatively with others
Must be able to work under adverse conditions such as heat, cold, mud, water, rough terrain, etc.
Must be able to carry 40 pounds
Must be able to swim
Must be safety conscience and able to learn the techniques necessary to do the job
Must be able to exercise good judgment
Must have a valid California Driver's License and clean DMV record
Must pass pre-employment physical
Must pass LiveScan background check