Technician

Full job description Job Description: Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) is now hiring seasonal staff to assist with the 2024 Clarksville Integrated Mosquito Management Program. This is an excellent opportunity for college students interested in biology, public health, or environmental science, those seeking public health internships, or recent college graduates looking to gain work experience and technical skills. Positions run from May through September.
Responsibilities: · Set and collect mosquito traps in assigned areas
· Perform field inspections and treat standing water and other potential mosquito breeding sites
· Data entry and management
· Conduct evening mosquito control applications by truck
Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license Must be able to pass a 4-panel drug test upon hiring Previous field or laboratory experience preferred, but not required · Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
· Must be able to work efficiently and independently
Hours of Work: · Hours vary depending on assigned responsibilities
· Hiring full-time, part-time, and night drivers
· Job type: seasonal, temporary, internship
· Compensation: $14.00-$14.00 / hour
· Work location: in person
Education: High school or equivalent (required) Currently enrolled students or recent graduates in a science or public health program are preferred Contact information: Tim Nelson
Contract Supervisor
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Opportunities for advancement Experience level:
No experience needed Payment frequency:
Paid biweekly Schedule:
4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Work Location: In person