Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician

Job Summary: 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.

Responsibilities:

Plant Health Care

· 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

Plant Health Care Knowledge

· 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

Crew Management

· 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)

Snow Crew

· 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

Training and Certifications:

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

Qualifications:

· 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)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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