Spray Technician

Nature of Work

Responsible for the successful prevention and/or treatment of pest and disease presence on commercial landscape.

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

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong sense of customer service and urgency
• Able 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

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
• Sometimes lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and rarely 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

Total Rewards

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retail savings plans
• Term life/ad&d
• A number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&DEmployee Assistance Program
• 6 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

Pay Range

Starting at $22.00 - $30.00

About Northwest Landscape Services

Northwest Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve clients throughout Oregon and Washington and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. Our philosophy is simple: We Put the Field First. We invest in our teams, provide industry leading training, and create opportunities for long term career growth.

Monarch Landscape Companies

Monarch Landscape Companies is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. Northwest Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.