Mosquito Program Worker

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a Mosquito Program Worker to complete tasks related to the Mosquito Control Program.

Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work from June 2026 through September 2026, varying, flexible, schedule. Evening and weekends required.

Mosquito Program Workers are directly accountable to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and the Maintenance Specialist, and adjunctly accountable to the Parks and Facilities Superintendent, and the Parks and Recreation Director.

This posting is open until filled.

This position will perform larviciding and fogging to complete the objectives of the mosquito control plan and other duties assigned. The primary work location is 700 East 13th Street, but work will take place throughout the City’s Parks and other City facilities as needed. Work hours are flexible; larviciding is completed as needed at any mutually agreeable time, fogging is completed as needed on weeknights from 7:30 PM – 11 PM.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respect and dignity for one another;

promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Iowa Pesticide License Category 7D is required and must be obtained before beginning employment.
• Pesticide applicators license is preferred but not required.

• Prior chemical application experience preferred.

• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform required work under various outdoor conditions.
• Ability to take direction from superiors and be able to complete duties with or without supervision.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative, dependability, organization, enthusiasm, leadership, and a desire to serve the public.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and other equipment used to complete varying tasks.

• Understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
• Maintain an exceptional level of safety. (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided when required to accomplish duties safely).
• Maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds;

and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds.

The minimum standard for those whose work deals with operating a motor vehicle, as well as operating equipment like ultra-low volume sprayers, mosquito sampling equipment, measuring devices where the seeing job is at or within arm's…