Franklin Operations - Pesticide Applicator

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing pesticide application services across residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Learn and apply state and federal regulations regarding pesticide use, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Support field technicians and supervisors in daily operations, including scheduling, inventory management, and customer relations.
• Participate in training programs covering pest identification, chemical handling, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Monitor job sites for quality assurance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage day-to-day depot operations, including dispatch, budgeting, and cost control.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to pesticide applications and site inspections.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments, such as Sales, HR, and Compliance, to ensure alignment on operational and personnel matters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in agriculture, biology, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must possess or obtain an appropriate state-issued pesticide applicator license.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete necessary trainings and/or exams to obtain additional required licenses.

Outdoor and Environmental Requirements

• Routine outdoor work in extreme heat, high humidity, and full sun exposure.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 75 lbs, and working in extreme outdoor conditions.
• Extended periods of standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and walking while carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work on uneven, slippery, or inclined terrain and in environments with insects, brush, and dust.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including tight-fitting respirators, for extended periods.
• Available for flexible scheduling, including early morning start times and extended shifts during peak season and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Intensity: Heavy
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Working outdoors, in extreme temperatures, wet/humid environments, and/or with vibration.
• Working with mechanical and chemical hazards and conditions, including fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation.
• Ability to climb, talk, crouch, stand, balance, reach, grasp, pull, lift, see, hear, and operate tools and vehicles.
• Working in an office environment.