Mosquito Control Technician - Part Time

Join our team and play a vital role in protecting the community’s health and comfort. In this hands‑on position, you’ll help control the mosquito population through the safe operation of truck‑mounted ULV spraying equipment while supporting essential maintenance and cleaning operations. You’ll work alongside experienced Mosquito Control Technicians to keep vehicles, equipment, and facilities in top condition. If you’re dependable, safety‑focused, and enjoy working outdoors as part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

In conducting routine vehicle and equipment inspections and maintenance, the Mosquito Control Technician will ensure all applications are performed safely while maintaining accurate records of spray routes and chemical usage, monitoring weather conditions for effective application, responding to citizen inquiries as needed, and assisting with facility upkeep and other related mosquito abatement duties as assigned.

• Controls the mosquito population through application of driving and spraying adulticides using truck‑mounted ULV equipment.
• Assists Mosquito Control Technician with mosquito control truck maintenance, and cleaning of the garage.
• Assists Mosquito Control Technician with washing operations on the emptied barrels.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

• Previous experience with safe handling of pesticides.
• Knowledge of chemical flow pumps and electric control systems.
• Knowledge of the Baytown area.
• Certified State of Texas Pesticide Applicator license; category:
  Vector Control

Good driving record, mechanical aptitude; knowledge of the safe use of pesticides. Good public communication skills. Ability to get along appropriately with co‑workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.