Plant Health Care; PHC Technician

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Lifescape Colorado is looking to add skilled Plant Health Care (PHC) Technicians to our growing team. The Lifescape Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for upholding the Lifescape Plant Health Care Program, quality control, and other duties. They can work well with others, leads naturally, and takes direction. The Plant Health Care Technician consistently shows a desire to progress and learn.

• Safely and accurately mix and properly store pesticides
• Complete and maintain chemical logs
• Perform recommended fertilization and integrated pest management on plants using spray
• Complete diagnostic reports and record results
• Learn and understand Colorado native insect & disease life cycles, plant biology, and soil biology
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress
• Abide by the federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the application of pesticides

• Demonstrated knowledge of insect & disease life cycles, plant biology, and soil biology
• Exposure and experience working with fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, pesticide
• Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado plants, turf, and plant diseases
• Complete all necessary annual training

• Accurately record time for self and crew(s) using Aspire Crew Mobile daily
• Effectively communicate changes in material, design, etc. to crew members
• Properly maintain PHC vehicle and inventory
• Communicate employee issues to Property Care Production Manager(s) or Garden Manager(s)

• Assist in seasonal snow removal
• Reference "Snow Manual" on each property to ensure proper service
• Plow, shovel, and apply ice melt in designated areas as assigned

• CDA Pesticide Applicators License – QS (Qualified Supervisor) or CO (Certified Operator) (Preferred)

• 2+ years of field experience (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with approval by fleet insurance carrier (Required)
• Knowledge in pest/disease identification
• Proficient in calibrating spreader/sprayers
• Knowledge mixing/handling chemicals and pesticides
• Previous experience operating snowplows, truck and trailers, box trucks, and other maintenance equipment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Preferred)

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. Position Range: $50,000 - $65,000 plus bonus

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.