Employment Opportunities

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Seasonal Field Technicians

Baker Valley Vector Control District is currently accepting applications for a Field Technicians for the Summer. The Job spans roughly June through September. Job duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Setting & processing mosquito traps throughout the district on a weekly basis

  • Traveling throughout the district to inspect mosquito larval sites (Ponds, sloughs, flooded pastures, etc.)

  • Apply larvicides with power backpack sprayers and other equipment to larval sites.

  •  Responding to service requests made by the public.

  • Apply pesticides with a truck mounted ULV fogger at dusk and/or dawn

  • Setting mosquito traps throughout the district on a weekly basis

  • Operate district vehicles and atv’s

  • Some general maintenance

 

Work week is typically Monday through Friday. Hours are typically 40+ hours per week, but may vary depending on weather patterns. Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Have a valid Oregon Driver’s License

  • Obtain their Public Pesticide Applicators License from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. (study material provided)

  • Be physically capable of crossing fences, traversing uneven terrain with power backpack sprayers, and lift up to 50 lbs.

 

Job starts at $15/hr, then increases to $17/hr. once Public Pesticide Applicator license is obtained. Please contact Baker Vector Control District at 541-523-1151, or email us at info@bvvcd.org if you have any questions.

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Two ways to apply:

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  • Hardcopy. click on the link to download the hardcopy. once completed, either mail in or scan & email to BVVCD. Mailing address & email provided on application. Hardcopy Application