Herbicide Spray Tech

Description

This position is responsible for applying herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides into soil or onto plants for multiple establishments.

Job Type
:
Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay
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Competitive, Hourly

• Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance
• 401K savings plan
• Company vehicles for qualified management positions
• Education reimbursement programs
• Bonus / incentive programs for qualified positions
• Employee appreciation events
• Management training and skills training
• Business development
• Financial counseling
• Safety training

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

• Operate light and heavy vehicles, tools, and equipment in the application of various pesticides and lawn care functions, e.g., trucks, sprayers, tractors.
• Apply pesticides as needed in accordance with prescribed use and within accepted industry practices, and rules and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and mix chemical agents used in the trade; prepare work area prior to the beginning of the job and clean area after completion of the job.
• Ensure the safe and appropriate use of various chemical agents and substances, mixing such according to label instruction and product specifications, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Analytical skills and be able to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Problem‑solving skills and be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem‑solving situations.
• Dependability — follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Must have one year of experience in horticultural spraying on commercial and/or residential properties.
• Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of horticultural chemicals and spraying techniques.
• Must have a basic knowledge of industry players and may have personal/business contacts in the landscaping industry.
• Must possess knowledge of National or State-based spraying regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a Weed & Right of Way License and/or Ornamental & Turf License.

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

• Driver's License Preferred, but not required.

• RARE (less than 10%):
  Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%):
  Sitting, Stooping, Squatting, Climbing on/off truck, Reading, Pushing, Climbing ladders, Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%):
  Standing, Walking, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Hearing — Speech Range, Lifting, Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%):
  Sense of Touch, Seeing Distant, Climbing, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling  We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.