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