SALARY

$15.07 - $15.98 Hourly

LOCATION

50010, IA

::: {aria-label="Job Type"} JOB TYPE :::

Temporary

JOB NUMBER

24-PRMPW-01

DEPARTMENT

Parks and Recreation - Temporary and Part-time positions

OPENING DATE

02/24/2025

CLOSING DATE

6/15/2025 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

MERIT

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?

No

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for temporary Mosquito Program Workers to complete tasks related to the Mosquito Control Program. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work from June through September 2025, with flexible days and hours, averaging between 10-40 hours per week.

Mosquito Program Workers are directly accountable to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and the Maintenance Specialist, and adjunctly accountable to the Parks and Facilities Superintendent, and the Parks and Recreation Director.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Iowa Pesticide License Category 7D is required for this position. Candidates not possessing the Iowa Pesticide License Category 7D License may apply but must obtain the license prior to employment.

Mosquito Control Applicator: This position will perform larviciding and fogging to complete the objectives of the mosquito control plan and other duties assigned. The primary work location is 700 East 13th Street, but work will take place throughout the Citys Parks and other City facilities as needed. Work hours are flexible; larviciding is completed as needed at any mutually agreeable time, fogging is completed as needed on weeknights from 7:30 PM - 11 PM.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

Age Requirement:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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