Vector Technicians
Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission · Saginaw County; Saginaw County, Michigan
- Paid
- Seasonal
About the role
Vector Technicians (Nights Available)
Field technicians are responsible for controlling the county mosquitoes
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
- Perform activities to control mosquitoes
- Collect field data regarding mosquitoes
- Mobile GIS Data Workflow
- Day Shift treats for mosquito larvae or pupae in
- Pools, woodlots, flooded fields, ditches, sewage lagoons, drains etc.
- Performs activities that control mosquitoes in unique habitats
- Night Shift treats for adult mosquitoes through
- Yard & catch basin treatments
- Countywide road treatment
Hours & Wages
- 1st year seasonals: $15.50/hr
- 2nd year seasonals: $16.50/hr
- Up to 40 hours per week
- Season is from April to October annually
- Full time seasonal positions available on both the day and night shifts
- Part time seasonal positions available only on the night shift
Qualifications
- 18 years of age before April 1st, 2026
- Valid State of Michigan driver's license - no more than 5 points on record and no restrictions
- Proficient in reading maps and following directions
- Interact well with the public
- Pass pre-employment physical and drug tests as well as a criminal background check
- Field & Biology staff must be certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
- 1st year employees must pass the MDARD Pesticide Applicator Core test
- Returning field and biology employees must be MDARD 7F (Mosquito) certified
- Testing options will be shared prior to start of employment
- A mandatory orientation is held prior to the start of the season