Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Summary

Responsible for assisting Environmental Health Specialists control vectors of communicable diseases such as mosquitoes.

Salary: $15.50/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect mosquito samples for disease testing and surveillance.

• Operate a truck-mounted and hand-held mosquito sprayer unit during nighttime and early morning hours.

• Apply mosquito larvae control chemicals/biologicals to standing water.

• Respond to other citizen vector concerns as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

• No experience required

• Forty hours of in-house training on vector control activities

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 6 months experience with vector control and surveillance activities such as larviciding, adulticiding, and sample collection

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic biological and chemical principals

• Ability to work under moderate stress and relate well to a highly varied community public

Licenses and Certifications:

• Forty hours of in-house training on vector control activities required

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Outside work is required.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.