Spray Technician- Landscaping

A spray technician, or pesticide handler, applies herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides into soil or onto plants.

Essential Duties:

• Sprays weed killer (Roundup) in planting beds, hedge beds, fence lines and driveway and walkway pavers to control weeds. Uses small tank sprayer. Responsible for certain assigned areas.
• Picking up trimmings and/or debris.
• Maintains community walks and lots.
• Removes trash, debris, and junk from grounds.
• Enforces safety regulations at the work site.
• Apply pesticides to property grounds.
• The technician may need to manipulate nozzles, tubes, or hoses during spray application.
• The technician may be responsible for operating motors or machinery on some spray equipment, as well as, may need to use a variety of vehicles for transportation over larger areas.
• The technician may need to clean, adjust, and service tools/machinery and equipment.
• Perform any other duties/tasks that is required, assigned, and/or directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Spray/Chemical/Landscape Technician experience required.
• Must be able to safely operate a golf cart and physically able to walk a large amount with a five gallon spray tank on their back or over the shoulder.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in humid/hot/wet weather conditions.
• Must be able to safely operate equipment and provide preventative maintenance to keep equipment in working order.

Drug Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer/ We Participate in E-Verify