Miscellaneous Temp - Laborer (Health Services)

Job Title

Works under direct supervision to perform work assignments for the abatement of mosquitoes and rodents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience, preferably in an outdoor environment; AND
• High school diploma or a GED.
• Experience in a vector control program is preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts mosquito and rodent inspections, documents findings, and reports results in accordance with program requirements.
• Applies EPA-approved pesticides to treat mosquito breeding sites and rodent infestations, including evening adulticide mosquito spraying.
• Performs manual maintenance work on ditches and natural waterways, including clearing debris, cutting and trimming vegetation, and improving drainage using small tools and equipment.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks for the safe handling and transfer of chemicals and materials, adhering to all safety guidelines and receiving proper training prior to use.
• Places, retrieves, maintains mosquito traps, and prepares mosquito samples for West Nile Virus (WNV) testing.
• Participates in required safety and chemical handling programs, including Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and chemical safety protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to use small and large tools
• Ability to understand small engine components and operation
• Ability to read and understand pesticide labels and vector control program policies and procedures.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by date of employment.
• Must be able to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and on call.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, and lift lower objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground, ascend and descend steep inclinations, stoop, squat, crawl, and perform other physical duties as required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.