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Seasonal Mosquito Control

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 2 days ago

Job Description

The City of Sioux Falls Mosquito Control is seeking reliable teammates to join our seasonal staff. The City of Sioux Falls Mosquito Control program works to monitor and mitigate the spread of mosquito borne diseases by use of trap collections, lab identification and testing. Field staff use this collected data to help inform surveillance efforts in response to mosquito activity.

These are seasonal, non-benefitted positions involving 20-40 hours per week with a flexible start date from approximately April-October. Schedules in April/May and September/October can be accommodated with evening hours.

Open Positions include:

  • Field Staff: Flexible 40 hours, Requires moderate lifting as well as walking in potentially rough terrain. Daytime shifts 8:00am – 4:30pm and opportunities for evening hours.
  • Sprayers: Part Time, Flexible 5-20 hours, Shifts from approximately 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.This is a great opportunity for individuals with daytime obligations looking for a part-time position.


Qualifications and Skills

Staff will need to obtain an applicator’s license through the SD Dept. of Agriculture upon hire. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be 18 years of age and older.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.