Mosquito Control Specialist I, $1000 Sign On Incentive

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

This key position performs entry-level skilled fieldwork in the application of approved chemicals to control immature and adult mosquitoes throughout Orange County. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, applying pesticides, and maintaining records in accordance with regulatory standards.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Mosquito Control Manager and is reviewed through inspection of records submitted and direct observation.

Job Description

Representative Duties /Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Stores, mixes and applies pesticides and larvicides in compliance with state and federal regulations using appropriate safety equipment.
• Maintains daily work activity records, including documenting pesticide usage.
• Conducts field inspections to detect the presence of mosquitoes, sets and retrieves mosquito traps.
• Learns to identify various mosquito species in both the adult and larval stages.
• Keeps abreast of advancements in the mosquito control field through self-study and professional training courses
• Performs basic calculations to determine the size of the area to be sprayed and the amount of pesticide to apply.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. An equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Must obtain a Florida Public Health Pest Control License issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within six (6) months of hire.

Preferences

One (1) year of experience in any combination of the following areas: pesticide application, grounds maintenance, construction, or other related outdoor occupation.

Must be able to understand, carry out, and document written and oral instructions.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 03/27/2026

Close Date: 4/3/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 010 - From $18.10 to $22.97

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Sign-on Incentive

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.