Spray Technician

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Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi‑state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

The Spray Technician will perform all of the necessary chemical applications to all landscape areas. This is an hourly position working 35+ hours during a regular work week schedule (Monday‑Friday and weekends as necessary). The purpose of this position is to identify all needs for chemical control in the landscape and apply the appropriate chemicals.

• Identification – recognize insects and insect damage, fungi, broadleaf and grassy weeds, all types of turf, shrubs and trees.
• Mixing – identify the appropriate chemical(s) and mix the correct amount for the application while minimizing waste.
• Application – use a properly calibrated sprayer to apply the mixed chemical at the appropriate rate to treat the identified issues.
• Application logs – fill out daily chemical application log and turn it in at the end of the shift.
• Perform general physical activities – require considerable use of arms and legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, digging holes and handling materials during extreme weather for 8+ hours daily.
• Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment – run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as trucks, trucks with trailers, 2‑cycle power equipment, lawn mowers, bobcats, ATVs, golf carts or mobile sprayers.

• Valid driver’s license
• Basic math skills (multiplication, division, subtraction, addition)
• Previous commercial chemical application experience

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family‑oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology – Construction