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Ruppert Companies
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
Job Description
Spray Technician Ruppert Companies
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Position Description:
The Spray Technician will perform all of the necessary chemical applications to all landscape areas. This is an hourly position working 35+ hours during a regular work week schedule (Monday-Friday and weekends as necessary). The purpose of this position is to identify all needs for chemical control in the landscape and make the correct appropriate application of chemicals.Responsibilities:
Identification- Includes recognizing insects and insect damage, fungus and fungus damage, broadleaf and grassy weeds, all types of turf, shrubs and trees. Mixing
- Includes identifying the appropriate chemical(s) to use and mixing the correct amount for the application while minimizing waste. Application
- Includes have a properly calibrated sprayer to apply the mixed chemical at the appropriate rate to treat the identified issues. Application Logs
- Fill out daily chemical application log and turn in at end of shift. Performing General Physical Activities
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, digging holes and handling of materials during extreme weather for 8+ hours daily. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as trucks, trucks with trailers, 2-cycle power equipment, lawn mowers, bobcats, ATV, golf cart or mobile sprayer.