Spray Technician
Join a family of successful landscape brands in six states across the United States, and a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional.
Nature of Work:
Responsible for the successful prevention and/or treatment of pest and disease presence on commercial landscapes.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Perform fertilization, herbicide and pest management treatments on turf using approved spray equipment
Calculate product and carrier quantities
Properly mix and apply plant protection and/or fertilizer products using various types of application equipment
Safe Handling and use of all chemicals
Properly complete required paperwork
Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
At least 2 years of commercial pesticide operator experience
As required by state and federal law
Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
Pesticide License issued by the state where employed, preferred
Strong sense of customer service and urgency
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Organizational Skills
Flexibility
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
Total Rewards
The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
Company Provided Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
7 Paid Holidays
3 Days Paid Bereavement
5 Days Paid Jury Duty
Employee Equity Program
Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
Referral Bonuses Programs
Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Education Assistance
Best-in-Class Learning Management System
Career Advancement Opportunities
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay range: $20.00 - $27.00
This description is for informational purposes and not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or requirements.
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