<p>Overview</p> <p>At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>General Functions</p> <p>Performs skilled work in the application of approved chemicals to control immature and adult mosquitoes. Advanced technical fieldwork performed under the general supervision of the Mosquito Control Manager. Work is reviewed through inspection of daily activity records submitted as well as monitoring effective performance of assigned duties.</p> <p>Representative Duties/Assignments</p> <ul> <li>Monitors and inspects mosquito breeding habitat to include natural and manmade areas within the County. </li><li>Operates vehicles and various spray equipment and applies products to control mosquito populations as needed. </li><li>Stores, mixes and applies pesticides in strict accordance with state and federal regulations. </li><li>Responds in a timely manner to calls for mosquito control assistance from the public. </li><li>Assists with duties related to the divisions Sentinel Chicken program. Applies natural predators known to be effective against immature mosquitoes. </li><li>Performs basic calculations to determine the correct amount of product required to treat any given area. </li><li>Maintains daily records of work activity to include pesticide use records. </li><li>Maintains vehicle, computer, and pesticide application equipment. </li><li>Assists with duties related with divisions surveillance program including setting and retrieving mosquito traps. </li><li>Identifies mosquito species in both larval and adult stages as well as various mosquito habitat. </li><li>Provides information to the public about mosquitoes and the elimination of mosquitoes. </li><li>Uses personal protective equipment as required. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>High school diploma or equivalent and twelve months experience in mosquito control, pest control, aquatic weed control, or other similar occupation.Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.</p> <p>Must possess a Florida Public Health Pest Control License issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.</p> <p>Must satisfactorily complete divisional technical training program within twelve months of employment.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Prefer one year of experience in any combination of the following areas: pesticide application, grounds maintenance, construction, or other related outdoor occupation.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>Open Date: 06/19/2025</p> <p>Close Date: 7/5/2025</p> <p>This posting is subject to close without prior notice.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay Grade: 109 - From $18.18 to $23.71</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-Exempt</p> <p>Placement based on Education and Experience</p> <p>Sign-on Incentive</p> <p>This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:</p> <p>http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>10 paid holidays andup to 2 floating holidays annually. </li><li>18 days paid time off per year. </li><li>Longevity bonus based on years of service. </li><li>6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. </li><li>Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. </li><li>Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. </li><li>Participation in the Florida Retirement System. </li><li>Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. </li><li>Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers. </li><li>Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program. </li><li>Earn service time to forgive student loans. </li></ul> <p>Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.</p> <p>For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx</p> <p>Veterans Preference</p> <p>If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.</p> <p>Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.</p> <p>Educational Requirements</p> <p>If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.</p> <p>#INDHP</p> <p>Notes</p> <p>Selected candidate may be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.</p>