Spray Technician (36753)

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Spray Technician, under supervision of the Superintendent and or Assistant Superintendent, preforms work involving applications of miscellaneous pesticides and fertilizers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Daily applications of pesticides and fertilizers when necessary
• Calibrate nozzles and ground driven applicators
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning of all spray equipment
• Record all applications
• Monitor prior applications made
• Maintain and organize pesticide storage area
• Monitor safety supplies
• Report to Superintendent or Assistant with daily

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

None

KEYS

Pesticide storage

Signatory Ability

Receiving with Management approval

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 2 year experience with fertilizer and pesticide applications preferred
• Experience with ground driven and pump applications
• Safety training with pesticides
• Good understanding of pesticide record keeping and label safety warnings

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. This job also requires lifting and carrying of heavy tools and products.