Mosquito Control and Stormwater Services Technician - 6708
City of Gainesville
Job Description
Salary Range: $16.43 - $26.40
Closing Date:04/01/2026
Job Details:
Are you interested in the natural environment? Do you like to work outdoors in nature? Are you interested in being part of a highly motivated and high performing team that is recognized for its contributions to public health? If so, come join our team of professionals who prevent and control Gainesville's pest and aquatic vegetation.
The City Of Gainesville's Public Works Department currently has an opening for a qualified Mosquito Control Storm-water Services Technician to join our Operations Division team. To qualify for this position you must have: A high school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, and one (1) year of experience in mosquito, pest or aquatic vegetation control, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preference will be given to individuals who have:
• Working knowledge of substances, materials, methods, techniques, and equipment commonly used in an integrated pest and aquatic vegetation management program using mechanical, biological, and chemical control techniques.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of personal computers and related departmental software.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods connected with pest and aquatic vegetation management.
• Relevant college coursework or advanced training.
SUMMARY
This is semi-skilled work prevention and control fieldwork implementing an integrated pest management program using mechanical, biological, and chemical control techniques. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on the implementation of an integrated pest management program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Applies preventive measures to factors and situations, which contribute to growth and development of mosquito populations.
• Applies controls over acknowledged mosquito populations and breeding sites utilizing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - approved mosquito control pesticides and departmental guidelines.
• Safely operates a vehicle with a mounted ultra-low-volume (ULV) sprayer.
• Utilizes a backpack sprayer with hand-held mounted wand for applying pesticides and herbicides.
• Utilizes a backpack blower for applying granular pesticides and herbicides.
• Utilizes a hand-held fogger for applying pesticides.
• Utilizes hand tools and small engine equipment to maintain ingress and egress access points to breeding sites.
• Maintains the mechanical/biological mosquito control program during non-breeding season.
• Administers the mosquito larvicide program throughout the year.
• Maintains and monitors breeding sites on a scheduled basis.
• Assists with maintaining accurate daily records by using paper records and computer software programs.
• Performs light but complex maintenance of spraying unit after training and under supervision.
• Uses accepted methods of field sampling for both larvae and adult mosquitoes.
• Maintains equipment for adulticide, larvicide, surveillance, and related programs.
• Transport, mixes, handles or uses EPA approved materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) and is responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, and one (1) year of experience in mosquito, pest or aquatic vegetation control, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Driver license required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver license required within thirty (30) days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
Certifications
Satisfactory completion of all of the following tests is required within six (6) months of appointment:
General standard (Core) exam for restricted use pesticide applicator’s certification.
The Public Health Pest Control Exam administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS).
Closing Date:04/01/2026
Job Details:
Are you interested in the natural environment? Do you like to work outdoors in nature? Are you interested in being part of a highly motivated and high performing team that is recognized for its contributions to public health? If so, come join our team of professionals who prevent and control Gainesville's pest and aquatic vegetation.
The City Of Gainesville's Public Works Department currently has an opening for a qualified Mosquito Control Storm-water Services Technician to join our Operations Division team. To qualify for this position you must have: A high school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, and one (1) year of experience in mosquito, pest or aquatic vegetation control, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preference will be given to individuals who have:
• Working knowledge of substances, materials, methods, techniques, and equipment commonly used in an integrated pest and aquatic vegetation management program using mechanical, biological, and chemical control techniques.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of personal computers and related departmental software.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods connected with pest and aquatic vegetation management.
• Relevant college coursework or advanced training.
SUMMARY
This is semi-skilled work prevention and control fieldwork implementing an integrated pest management program using mechanical, biological, and chemical control techniques. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on the implementation of an integrated pest management program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Applies preventive measures to factors and situations, which contribute to growth and development of mosquito populations.
• Applies controls over acknowledged mosquito populations and breeding sites utilizing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - approved mosquito control pesticides and departmental guidelines.
• Safely operates a vehicle with a mounted ultra-low-volume (ULV) sprayer.
• Utilizes a backpack sprayer with hand-held mounted wand for applying pesticides and herbicides.
• Utilizes a backpack blower for applying granular pesticides and herbicides.
• Utilizes a hand-held fogger for applying pesticides.
• Utilizes hand tools and small engine equipment to maintain ingress and egress access points to breeding sites.
• Maintains the mechanical/biological mosquito control program during non-breeding season.
• Administers the mosquito larvicide program throughout the year.
• Maintains and monitors breeding sites on a scheduled basis.
• Assists with maintaining accurate daily records by using paper records and computer software programs.
• Performs light but complex maintenance of spraying unit after training and under supervision.
• Uses accepted methods of field sampling for both larvae and adult mosquitoes.
• Maintains equipment for adulticide, larvicide, surveillance, and related programs.
• Transport, mixes, handles or uses EPA approved materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) and is responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, and one (1) year of experience in mosquito, pest or aquatic vegetation control, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Driver license required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver license required within thirty (30) days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
Certifications
Satisfactory completion of all of the following tests is required within six (6) months of appointment:
General standard (Core) exam for restricted use pesticide applicator’s certification.
The Public Health Pest Control Exam administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS).
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