Under direction, performs field inspections to locate and identify mosquito habitat, and applies pesticides to control mosquitoes.  Does related work as required.

Examples of work:

• Performs inspections of larval mosquito habitats (such as swamps, bogs, woodland pools, roadside ditches, retention ponds, artificial containers, or other areas where stagnant water exists)
• Applies approved pesticides according to specific manufacturer's directions
• Drives a truck to reach mosquito habitats and to respond to complaints of mosquito nuisance
• Performs water management/source reduction efforts by hand to reduce larval mosquito habitat
• Performs unskilled laboring work (such as snow removal, for example) when there is a lull in the inspection assignments
• Loads equipment onto truck
• Keeps records of pesticide applications

Location: 1310 State Route 23, Wayne, New Jersey 07470

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mosquito control work

 Note: Mosquito Control staff are 'essential' employees, occasionally required to report to work outside of normal operating hours (such as during snow emergencies, for example). 

License: 

• Possession of a current and valid license as a 'commercial pesticide applicator' in Category 8B (Mosquito Control), issued by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, is required. 
• A valid driver's license in New Jersey is required.

To Apply For This Position: 

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below.  You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line. 

Email: Superintendent Joseph Pezzillo, JoeP@passaiccountynj.org