Department:

Health & Human Services

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Do you prefer independent work, have a knack for customer service, and are tired of the Florida Mosquitos? Join our team of Technicians in ridding the county of known pests - all from the convenience of a county vehicle. This role helps to treat rural and urban areas alike and only works Monday - Friday (no weekends!).

This opportunity is a great way to begin your career with the County, starting at $19.56/hr (Step 1), offering a better work/life balance and benefits that would begin within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your career makes a difference.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

Monitor mosquito larvae and adults in assigned areas, locating sources (larval habitats) of mosquitoes, and obtaining GPS readings and photos of the habitats.

Obtain written permission from owners for routine inspections and treatments on private property, educating them on future prevention techniques.

Provide treatment for the reduction of larval adult mosquitoes.

Maintain data for assigned areas of responsibility in the MapVision Database or other approved systems.

Assist with virus monitoring and maintenance of Sentinel Chickens, as needed.

Conduct investigations in response to customer service requests, setting and collecting traps, and conducting landing rates and routine inspections.

Perform user maintenance of equipment.

Stand as a backup for other service calls outside of the assigned area when requested by the supervisor or Manager and post signs when necessary.

Prepare, select, and maintain daily records of materials, equipment, and supplies; preparing reports as needed. 

Monitor environmental factors including wind speed, rainfall, tidal flooding.

Serve as team leader for MMS Aides, helping to maintain MMS facilities, vehicles, and application equipment.

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (No weekends!)

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent education.

Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Must pass the Core and Public Health Pesticide Applicator's exams within six (6) months of employment (we can help with this!).

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $19.56 (Step 1) - $20.14 (Step 2), based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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