Spray Technician

Responsible for applying herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides into soil or onto plants for multiple establishments.

Responsibilities

• Operates light or heavy vehicles, tools, and equipment in the application of various pesticides and lawn care functions, e.g. trucks, sprayers, tractors.
• Applies pesticides as needed in accordance with prescribed use and within accepted industry practices, and rules and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and mixes chemical agents used in the trade; prepares work area prior to the beginning job and cleans area after completion of the job.
• Ensures the safe and appropriate use of various chemical agents and substances, mixing such according to label instruction and product specifications, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Dependability: follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• One year of experience in horticultural spraying on commercial and/or residential properties.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of horticultural chemicals and spraying techniques.
• Basic knowledge of industry players and may have personal/business contacts in the landscaping industry.
• Knowledge of National or State-based spraying regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a Weed & Right of Way License and/or Ornamental & Turf License.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification. Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope, and individual qualifications.