Chemical Application Technician

About the role

The City of Mesquite seeks a Chemical Application Technician to mix and apply chemical pesticides and herbicides to City parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, ponds, and special maintenance areas. This position requires general supervision and operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply chemical pesticides and herbicides to City parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, ponds, and special maintenance areas.
• Prepare and maintain records of chemical usage.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment; organize and maintain chemical room; issue chemicals to park maintenance personnel for usage.
• Aid in preparing lawn and ornamental chemical budget and bid forms.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
• Operate a variety of spray equipment including power sprayer, self-contained sprayer, push sprayer, and backpack sprayer.
• Train and supervise chemical applications of other Park Services Division employees.
• Perform a variety of park maintenance activities when not applying chemicals including maintenance of landscape areas such as tree pruning, tree/landscape planting, and inspecting various sites for lawn and ornamental pest/disease infestations or problems.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and vehicles; service and perform minor repairs on equipment as necessary.
• Perform random site inspections of areas treated for target pests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of direct experience in the mixing and application of herbicides and pesticides in a landscaping, park, or grounds maintenance environment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service with certification in the categories of Lawn and Weed OR Possession of a license from the Texas Department of Agriculture with certification in categories of Rights-of-Way Pest Control and Plant Pest and Weed Control.
• Obtain certification in the category of Aquatics through the Texas Department of Agriculture within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• No experience.

Skills

• Ability to operate a variety of spray equipment including power sprayer, self-contained sprayer, push sprayer, and backpack sprayer.
• Ability to train and supervise chemical applications of other Park Services Division employees.
• Ability to perform random site inspections of areas treated for target pests.

Benefits

The City of Mesquite offers a range of benefits including:

• Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
• Medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental plans: Managed plan (DHMO), Indemnity plan (DPPO), and Enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced).
• Vision insurance.
• Basic Group Life Insurance protection.
• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 7% pre-tax deduction into member account.
• Other benefits: Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave.

Schedule

Full Time Employees: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with overtime and weekends as needed.

Pay

$18.14/hr. minimum - $24.31/hr. max (Depending on qualifications)