Chemical Spray Technician
BrightView Landscapes · Schenectady, NY · 3 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$18–$30/hrFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Operate spray equipment
- Measure mixing agents to create necessary sprays for application
- Apply various pesticides and fertilizers to maintain areas
Education And Experience
- Experience with chemical or spray applications
- Work under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and Agronomic Technician
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
- Strong attention to detail
- Operate efficiently and safely at all times
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Able to perform other cultural applications on a golf course as needed - assist with aerifications, applying seed to designated areas, sand topdressing applications
Physical Demands/Requirements
- Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
- At least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Limited to those who can operate a BrightView fleet vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
- Able to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards
- Able to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present
- Able to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes
Compensation
Pay Range $18-$30/hour depending on experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ancillary and voluntary products
- A 401k savings plan with employer contributions
- 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year
- Paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance
Equal Opportunity Employer
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.