Spray Technician Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Spray Technician Pinellas County Government – 3.7 Pinellas County, FL Job Details $18.81 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Driver’s License Invasive plant management Backhoe operation 1 year Pesticide Applicator’s License Entry level Full Job Description Pinellas County has a great opportunity to utilize your spray technician skills to control weed/invasive plants at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport in Clearwater, FL. Our airport is growing, help us maintain it. This is skilled entry-level technical work involving chemical and other eradication methods for surveillance and abatement of weed/aquatic weed/invasive plant and pest control. Employees in this class have the primary duties of applying chemicals, following approved techniques, to maintain effective control undesirable pests or vegetation and prevent damage to adjacent vegetation or harm to animal or marine life. Duties include performing normal maintenance associated with spraying activities.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM •A 10-year criminal history records check will be completed to meet TSA requirements. A plea of guilty or adjudication withheld for a felony are considered convictions per TSA and will disqualify an individual from getting an Airport ID badge.•What Would You Do? Operates chemical spray equipment, utilizing proper abatement techniques. Performs chemical/mechanical control of aquatic weed/invasive plant in mitigation areas. Determines appropriate time and schedule for spraying based on growth season characteristics, condition of water and/or soil to be treated, weather conditions, wind and other variables. Selects and mixes appropriate chemical agents considering infestation, environment and vegetation. Operates and maintains equipment used in chemical treatment operations including trucks, motors, and various types of spray apparatus. Operates equipment such as tractor with batwing mower, flail mower. Communicates effectively with the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and independently navigates the airfield in a safe manner. Works outdoors in the heat and humidity. Maintains spray records as required by law. What Do You Need To Have? 1 year of experience in weed and/or pest control spraying or abatement, industrial or commercial chemical spraying; or An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver License upon hire. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be in possession of a Florida Public or Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license with certification in Core Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Pest Control within one (1) year of hire. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and Security Threat Assessment as required by the Transportation Security Administration within 30 days of employment. Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge required for employment at the Airport. Highly Desirable Airport Experience. Florida Public or Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license with certification in Core, Aquatic Weed Control, Right-of-Way, Ornamental and Turf. Pest Control. Experience in heavy equipment operation experience (backhoe, frontloader, etc.). Why choose Pinellas County? When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family. Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.

Generous leave time:

Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

Wellness Program:

Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.

Deferred compensation:

Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals. To learn more, see What We Offer Want to Learn More? Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link. Spray Technician 1