Job description

Cass County Vector Control is looking for seasonal employees. Our seasonal vector field aide staff carry out a variety of tasks to mitigate mosquitoes:

Our seasonal staff work roughly 40 hours a week, sometimes more depending on conditions. Our usual work week for most staff is Monday through Thursday 6am-4:30pm (3 day weekends), though some Fridays will be needed to address dynamic mosquito conditions.

We welcome college students who can work during the summer months, and we are very flexible with staff members who wish to stay on part time in the fall. We work around class schedules until the end of the mosquito season.

A high school diploma is required. Direct Deposit is required. Applicants of any background are encouraged to apply. Specifically applicants with a background/interest in biology, insects, pesticides, mapping, or outdoor work to help the community should apply.

Experience in the following areas is beneficial, but not required:
-ATV riding
-Pesticide handling/applying
-Spray equipment operating
-Insect research
-Sample standing water for larval mosquitoes
-Apply pesticides in various environments
-Operate trucks, ATV's, and UTV's to assist in pesticide applications
-Separate and identify different species of adult mosquitoes from mosquito traps
-Maintain records and equipment

To submit an official application, all candidates MUST complete the Cass County Human Resources online application linked below.

Please visit: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CAS1018CSCG/JobBoard/0b1530e1-788e-403c-9292-7ad9f55df8c0/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=f41872d1-a28e-4148-b9de-7b2f677e6fb8

The posting for Field Aides comprises a majority of our 40 staff members. Field aides are assigned to one of our four crews; 3 of which are field oriented and the other is based primarily on collection, speciation, and other various laboratory and field duties. Information on employment and crews can be found here: https://www.casscountynd.gov/home/showdocument?id=738 These positions are most likely best suited for freshman and sophomore levels of study but could be fun for older students looking for something different that pays well. The rate for field aides is $16.36. Employees would need to be local or be able to commute to West Fargo for shifts that typically run 6am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday. Occasional evening shifts are likely but rare.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.36 - $22.08 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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