Weed Service Technician

Position Summary

Professional weed control is much more than spraying weeds. It means keeping Tucson yards clean and healthy all year long, building customer relationships, and teaching customers why timing matters. In the desert, weed seeds can sit in the soil for years and sprout fast after rain or heavy watering. You don’t need any prior experience to work at RIGO PEST. We offer comprehensive training programs with one-on-one mentorship and on-the-job learning, so you’ll have all the knowledge you need to do the job well. When you are ready, technicians will be required to pass a state certification exam. At RIGO PEST, Weed Service Technicians will be expected to inspect and measure treatment areas, identify weed types, and control weeds through a combination of seasonal pre-emergent applications, targeted post-emergent treatments, and manual removal. Finally, you will monitor results and respond to customer needs through clear, prompt, and courteous communication. You must be able and willing to work with the RIGO PEST office staff and leadership to ensure top-quality customer service.

Requirements

§  A high school diploma or G.E.D.

§  Active Driver’s License & Clean DMV driving record

§  Able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check

§  A genuine desire to learn the weed control business

§  A stable work history

§  Solid communication skills

§  Ability to bend, kneel, walk long distances, pull and cut weeds by hand, and carry a 4-gallon backpack sprayer

Primary Responsibilities

§  Communicate solutions and expectations to customers.

§  Schedule appointments, text customers when on the way, and follow up on customer needs as they arise.

§  Measure treatment areas to ensure accurate application rates.

§  Stage treatment areas by moving furniture and personal belongings out of harm’s way.

§  Identify weed types and select the right topical or systemic herbicide for each.

§  Apply seasonal pre-emergent treatments to stop weed seeds before they sprout.

§  Treat existing weeds on every quarterly visit.

§  Pull, cut, or weed-whack weeds taller than six inches before treatment.

§  Apply EPA-approved products strictly according to label directions, without overspray onto hard surfaces or buildings.

§  Perform follow-up treatments for late-emerging weeds within the coverage window.

§  Occasionally clean and remove debris and dead vegetation from treatment areas.

§  Work with team members to meet customer needs.

Successful Technicians have the capacity to excel in the following areas:

Customer Relations

When working at a customer’s property, the weed service technician represents RIGO PEST. You must be polite, professional, and friendly. Customers are sometimes frustrated when weeds return after rain or when results take time to appear. Technicians must be courteous, tactful, and clear when explaining how pre-emergent timing works and that full results take three to five weeks.

Teamwork

Technicians work as a team, treating each other with respect and putting the team’s needs above their own. Technicians need to be flexible and expect that their schedules could change if management determines help is needed elsewhere. Friendly, respectful communication is a must for effective teamwork.

Attention to Detail

Weed service technicians must pay careful attention to details. Accurate measurements make sure the right amount of product goes down. Products must be handled and applied with care, kept off hard surfaces, and kept away from desirable plants. Technicians must submit a report to their customers and keep a record for the company detailing the products used and where they were applied.

Physical Abilities

Technicians are physically active for most of the workday, frequently walking, kneeling, stooping, pulling, and cutting. Nearly all weed control work is done outdoors, which means working in Tucson’s temperature extremes. Applications are scheduled for the cooler part of the day whenever possible. Weed service technicians need both physical strength and stamina.

Reasoning Skills

To complete a job successfully, the technician must identify the weed types present, where growth is concentrated, and the best method to control it. The technician must consider the season, recent rainfall, irrigation, and weed size when deciding between pre-emergent, post-emergent, and manual removal. If multiple treatment options exist, the technician must determine the best method for the particular property while protecting landscaping and hardscape.

Driving Skills

Weed service technicians drive from customer to customer throughout Tucson and surrounding areas, often in a truck carrying specialized equipment and products. Technicians must maintain a clean driving record and practice safe driving skills to keep themselves and those around them safe.