Seasonal Backpack/Bike Technician

Seasonal BackpackBike Technician

Clarke of Roselle, IL is seeking to hire a seasonal BackpackBike Technician.

As a seasonal BackpackBike Technician, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Applying a barrier treatment of insecticide to various locations, including residential areas, key accounts, and special events.
• Using a backpack sprayer and/or an electric club car to safely treat outdoor mosquito resting areas to help reduce and slow the re-infestation of mosquitoes.
• Treating community catch basins to target mosquito larvae populations by bike.
• Using a company-issued bicycle to travel between sites and apply a biological larvicide treatment to designated areas.

This position is well-suited for individuals who are passionate about public health and sustainability and who enjoy spending time outdoors.

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY

This position earns a competitive wage of $19/hr. Multiple shifts are available with a $0.50 pay differential. The BackpackBike Tech works up to a 40-hour work week and supports the summer seasonal operation generally May - October.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BACKPACKBIKE TECHNICIAN

As a BackpackBike Technician, you will be responsible for performing treatments around customer properties using either a backpack sprayer, club car, or company-issued bicycle - depending on the site and assignment. At the start of each day or shift, you will be provided with work tickets and a map guiding you to customer locations and outlining your treatment routes. Traveling between sites, you will apply treatments with careful attention to detail, ensuring applications are accurate, safe, and completed in a timely manner. Additionally, you will document all activities to confirm that customer contracts are fulfilled thoroughly and precisely. When you are not servicing customer accounts, your tasks will include inspecting and maintaining your equipment, participating in training sessions, and assisting with other fieldwork as needed.

ABOUT CLARKE

Clarke lives up to their companys mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe, and comfortable. We are a global public health products and services company who pioneers, develops, and delivers environmentally responsible mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances. We are looking for employees who are passionate about sustainable living, caring for our planet, and other people. We offer on-going training and support for all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BACKPACKBIKE TECHNICIAN

To be eligible for this position, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
• Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
• Have a valid Drivers License with an excellent driving record
• Ability to sit and drive a vehicle for extended periods of time as well as walk extensively
• Required to pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture General Standards Exam (training provided)
• Capable of using smartphones, GPS system applications
• Capable of mixing, measuring, and pouring product formulations
• Ability to bend, lift, and wear a 50-75lb backpack for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit and ride a bicycle for extended periods of time on roadways up to 15-20 miles per day
• Ability to bend and lift a bicycle
• Must be able to drive a Club Car & Trailer and/or willing to be trained and subsequently pass the Clarke Safety & Training Program

BENEFITS

Our positions are fantastic resume builders, and we offer an outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team-based culture. Benefits include:

• Spending your days outdoors in nature
• Rehire pay increases
• Paid volunteer time
• Day of Caring employee of the month recognition programs
• Paid internships
• Employee referral bonuses
• A free employee assistance program
• 401K, Roth, and Traditional with generous match
• Paid time off

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM

If you feel that you would be right for the BackpackBike Technician job, please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you.

Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.