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SUMMER JOBS IN
BIOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY,
& PUBLIC HEALTH
Laboratory/Surveillance Technicians (8), Field
Technicians (100)
Varies. Generally, May through August.
(Dates are
flexible with regard to student's schedules)
Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. is a state-wide municipal
mosquito control and vector-borne disease surveillance contractor. Most field
technician jobs are located along the Front Range in the Boulder/Denver, Weld
County and
Ft. Collins/Loveland areas. Other
area include, Gunnison, Cortez, Ft. Morgan, Glenwood Springs, Granby/Kremmling and central mountains.
Operate a trap network designed to monitor and identify mosquito pest & disease
vector species
covering numerous contracted communities. Duties will included trap setup,
retrieval, mosquito identification and technical reporting.
Field Technicians work on one or more large scale county/municipal mosquito
control programs operated by Colorado Mosquito Control. Primary duties include
Biological field sampling of wetland habitats, site treatment using Integrated
Pest Management methods to control larval mosquito populations, and accurate
reporting of daily activities. Complete class room and field training will be
provided. Previous employees have gone on to work at CDC - Ft. Collins &
Atlanta, Health Departments, Mosquito Control Districts and other related
professions. Hours are generally 4-10's either Mon-Thurs 7am to 5:30pm or
Tue-Fri 7am to 5:30pm. A company
vehicle will be furnished while on the job.
Individuals must be at least 18 years of age, posses a
valid driver's license, and have a good driving record. Driving records will be
checked. Also, must have reliable transportation to and from work, be in good
physical condition (able to lift 50 lbs.), and have the ability to work
independently with minimal direct supervision. Internship positions may be
available. 
No specialized education or experience is required. However,
individuals with Biology, Entomology, Public Health, insect identification,
field sampling, or GIS (geographic information systems) experience are
preferred. Base rate $10.00/hour, higher with background or experience.
For Metro Denver/Boulder, Weld, Mountain & West Slope Counties Contact
Rob Kozar at (303)
558-8730, FAX (303) 558-8734, E-mail: info@comosquitocontrol.com or
send resumes or applications (see below) to Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. 695
North 7th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
For Fort Collins/Loveland Contact Jessica Schurich at (970) 962-2583, FAX (970)
962-2584
E-mail: jschurich@comosquitocontrol.com or send resumes or applications (see below) to Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc.
318 North Garfield Ave. Loveland, CO 80537
Now Interviewing! Call or Apply ASAP

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