Chemical Technician

HIRING RANGE: $19.72 - $24.15 Hourly

FULL SALARY RANGE: $19.72 - $28.59 Hourly

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

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The purpose of this position is to control the weed and insect populations and prevent potentially harmful diseases and fungi in City and golf course turf areas. This is accomplished by applying pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, mixing fertilizer and chemical applications and maintaining records. Other duties may include managing and maintaining turf areas such as parks and medians and golf course and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.

This position provides direction to other employees.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Controls weeds, diseases and insects by directing the activities of City employees, using various types of equipment, inspecting ponds and City facilities, spraying and applying chemicals to landscapes and turf-areas such as the golf course and treating ponds for vegetative growth.
• Administering fertilizer and chemical applications by lifting and loading bags of fertilizer into spreaders, measuring for mixture, measuring the correct amounts of chemicals for the mixture and checking equipment calibration.
• Maintains records by tracking the quantities of chemicals and man hours used, generating and maintaining work orders and filling out TDA reports in accordance with standards and regulations.
• Assists maintenance team with managing golf course by top dressing, aerifying, verticutting, mowing and other grounds management practices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus six (6) months of vocational, administrative or technical work experience or training.

• Safe driving record and Valid Class C Driver's License
• Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License including categories 3(A) and 6, or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

• This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.
• Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional weekend work for priority applications and emergency projects. During peak season, certain applications may require a 5:00 a.m. start time.

This role requires the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable laws. Typical physical requirements include:

• Frequent physical activity including walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling,…