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Lawn and Ornamental Spray Technician

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A Lawn Care or Pesticide Technician provides lawn care that includes the application of chemicals to control weeds, insects or diseases. Works for lawn care companies that specialize in chemical treatments. Provides services for residential lawns or the grounds at a building or office park.

$39,248 / year median in Florida

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Lawn and Ornamental Spray Technician Confidential Delray Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Qualifications Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Plant identification Customer communication Maintenance inventory management Tree care Lawn care Landscape maintenance Vehicle cleanliness maintenance Plant fertilization Computer literacy Pesticide spraying Company vehicle operation Material mixing Driver's License Pest control procedures Grounds maintenance sprayers Customer engagement Plant disease identification Individual consumer customer service Chemical spraying Ordering supplies Industrial chemical handling Team motivation (leadership skill) Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description We are currently seeking a Spray Technician with Fertilization and Pesticide experience. The ideal applicant will be a self starter with a strong background in Horticulture. This position will be responsible for performing applications to turf, tree and shrubs.
Candidate Must have:
3 years experience in Commercial Pest Control Management in FL. Clean driving record . Lawn Spraying/Fertilizing/Pest Control Experience. Have working knowledge and be able to identify issues that may arise on lawns/plants /trees (insects, fungus, etc.). Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish). (Preferred) Basic Computer Knowledge a plus. Strong Leadership, Communication, and Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Versatile, Teachable, Team Player and can work independently, and motivate a team. Excellent attendance and reliability. We work Monday through Friday with some Saturday's up to 10 hour shifts. The job will require work outside in the weather and elements. Candidates should have experience working in these environments and feel comfortable working in them.
Position Overview:
We need someone who is dialed in on the details, so we leave our customer with an amazing impression. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle customer complaints; investigates and resolves customer service concerns.
Job Requirements:
Have a commitment to Safety in all job areas: Driving, Service, and training. Knowledge and staying up to date of SDS and chemical uses. Have a commitment to provide an honest and exceptional customer experience. Have experience driving a company vehicle with trailer. Identify, diagnose, and treat turf and ornamental issues as they arise, of unknown health and damage problems. Mixing and applying turf and tree/shrub care products and read material labels, while providing accurate record of products used. Provide fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, recommendations, and services as required. Preparing and dispensing horticultural chemicals as required to insure proper growing conditions for plants. Orders and maintains equipment, supplies and materials required for service work. Maintains truck inventory records, cleanliness and performs periodic inspections. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 1. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds. 2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Salary $62,000 to $72,800 per year with
PTO and Holiday Pay Experience:
Pest Control:
3 years (Required)
Fertilization:
3 years (Required)
Managerial:
3-5 years (Required)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): How long have you worked in the landscape industry as a Pest Control Operator ?
Experience:
Commercial Pest control -
Lawn & Ornamental:
3 years (Required)
Language:
Spanish/English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person