Vector Control Field Technician
Advertised: 21 May 2026
ProPest Control Limited
Other, Technician | National Capital District
ProPest Control Limited currently has a vacancy for a Vector Control Field Technician. The Vector Control Field Technician will report to the Vector Control & Snake Handling Team Lead.
The Role:
To protect communities from vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and West Nile virus by conducting field inspections, applying treatments, and educating the public.
Vector Control Field Technician
Main Responsibilities:
- Habitat Control: (Source Reduction)
- Mapping: Be able to conduct "larval surveys" to find and map out new breeding habitats in and around the community.
- Eliminate Breeding Sites: Drain stagnant water, clear blocked drains, and remove empty containers or tires where mosquitoes lay eggs.
- Larvicide: Be able to conduct biological or eco-friendly chemicals to permanent water bodies (ponds, swamps) and temporary ground pools to kill mosquito larvae.
- Mosquito Tracking: Be able to Set up BG Sentinel Trap and CDC light traps to catch adult mosquitoes.
- Lab Work: Be able to use a microscope to identify different types of mosquitoes both adult and Larvae spp.
- Reporting: Be able to keep daily logs of areas sprayed, chemicals used, and types of habitats found.
What We Are Looking For:
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience With Vector Control background for 3 years and above.
- Experience in handling and spraying insecticides safely.
- The ability to identify different mosquito species
- Experience using lab equipment like stereoscopic and compound microscopes.
- A hardworking attitude and the ability to work outdoors in various environments.
- Physical Fit & healthy
- Ability to walk long distances in various weather conditions and carry heavy spray equipment (10–15kg).
- Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of mosquito life cycles and chemical safety.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow exact mixing ratios and precise spraying patterns.
- The Candidate must live within the City Limits of NCD.
Employment Package:
- Competitive renumeration
- Superannuation
- Medical Insurance
- Staff Transport (Pickup/Drop off)
- Staff Training Opportunities
If you meet most or all above requirement; please email your applications to [email protected] addressed to the HR Officer.
Application closing date: Friday, 29/05/2026 @ 4.30pm
More information
Job ID: #27163
Industry: Other, Technician
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: ProPest Control Limited
Company Description: ProPest Control Limited is a young dynamic service-oriented company that specializes in pest control services, fumigation, commercial and automotive tinting, and automotive security systems as well as Hygiene Services.
Company Website: www.propest.com.pg
Source: www.pngworkforce.com