Plant Heath Care Technician

Description

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The Operator, Spray/Tech Tree Care, possesses chemical fertilization or pesticide industry experience and utilizes this knowledge and skill to work with commercial customers.

• Mix and apply turf and tree/shrub care products, read material labels, and fill charts
• Apply fertilizers and insecticides to turf and ornamental plants according to the schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions.
• Drive company vehicle to customer location
• Work independently
• Prepare and disperse horticultural chemicals as required to ensure proper growing conditions for plants in gardens.
• Communicate with customers, verbally and in writing, about our service and their properties, and address different concerns customers have with varying conditions.

• Minimum 1 year experience with chemical or spray applications
• Ability to work fast paced and produce quality results
• Knowledge and staying up to date with MSDS and chemical uses
• Ability to communicate well in both written and verbal formats
• Must be service-oriented to exceed customers' needs
• Identify different pest issues and apply applicable chemicals
• Must have the ability to adapt to change quickly
• Must be able to work effectively independently
• Must be able to deal with various problems simultaneously and prioritize solutions
• Driver’s License Required
• RT Certification

• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Be 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)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a Bright View fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

• 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)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

$25.00-$30.00

Bright View offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance.

A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

Bright View Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

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