Spray Technician

Typical Duties

• Serves as an informational and technical resource regarding weed/vegetation control services to field personnel and various customers.
• Determine types of infestation based on observation and/or testing.
• Determine appropriate treatment method, process, and materials required.
• Cook with site manager and/or grounds crews for application schedule.
• Ensure that all pesticides are used in accordance with their labeling and safely stored in a secure location not accessible to non-authorized personnel and disposed of in a legal manner.
• May be required to train and supervise agents working under the direction of the Pest Controller (Spray Technician).
• May be required to maintain a database on all pesticide application per state and federal regulations.
• Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
• Use of sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.
• Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern requirements, types of infestations, and velocities.
• Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency, using water, gasoline, lubricants, or hand tools.
• Clean areas that harbor pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels, and/or mops preparatory to treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal regulations regarding the following: agricultural pest control, spill response, personnel protection equipment including respiratory protection.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to accurately record all pesticide applications.
• Computer literacy including skill to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications may be required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, and others.
• Interface with customers to maintain a positive working relationship.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Lifting of boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Climbing ladders or step stools

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in the field, driving to and from worksite locations performing surveillance, treatments and quality control.
• Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility.
• Employees may be exposed to toxic substances where it is required to wear a respiratory mask which fits snug and close to the face.
• Additionally, employees may be exposed to noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.