Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Technician Affordable Landscaping Service & Design is looking for a dependable and experienced Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Technician to join our team in the Marco Island and Naples area. This position focuses on lawn and ornamental treatments including fertilization weed control insect control fungus and disease treatment and general turf and plant health. We are looking for someone who understands safe chemical application follows label directions works independently and takes pride in maintaining high quality properties. Responsibilities Apply lawn and ornamental treatment products according to label directions Perform fertilizer applications Perform weed control applications Identify common turf weeds insects fungus and lawn diseases Identify common ornamental plant problems Mix and measure products accurately Operate backpack sprayers tank sprayers spreaders and other application equipment Inspect customer properties before and during treatment Maintain treatment records as required Keep application equipment clean and properly maintained Follow all safety procedures and applicable laws and regulations Properly use required personal protective equipment Communicate property issues and treatment needs to supervisors Maintain a professional appearance on customer properties Qualifications Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Reliable transportation to and from work Dependable and punctual Comfortable working outdoors in Florida heat humidity and weather Able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation Previous lawn and ornamental pest control or fertilization experience is preferred Valid drivers license is preferred Applicable Florida pest control pesticide fertilizer or related licenses and certifications are strongly preferred Must be willing to follow all chemical safety and application requirements Preferred Experience Experience with any of the following is helpful: Lawn fertilization Weed control Insect control Fungus and disease treatment Turf diagnosis Ornamental treatments Chemical mixing Backpack sprayers Tank sprayers Spray trucks Fertilizer spreaders Treatment record keeping Schedule Full time Monday through Friday Occasional Saturday work may be available or required depending on workload. About Affordable Landscaping Service & Design Affordable Landscaping Service & Design provides professional pest control lawn care landscaping and irrigation services throughout the Marco Island and Naples area. We are looking for employees who are dependable professional safety conscious and take pride in doing quality work.

Pay:

$17.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): Are you legally authorized to work in the United States Do you have reliable transportation to and from work Do you currently have a valid drivers license How many years of lawn and ornamental pest control or fertilization experience do you have Do you currently hold any Florida pesticide pest control fertilizer or related license or certification. If yes please list your current license or certification Do you have experience mixing and applying products according to label directions Which areas do you have experience with: fertilization weed control insect control fungus treatment turf diagnosis ornamental treatment backpack sprayers tank sprayers spray trucks fertilizer spreaders Briefly describe your pest control or fertilization experience

Work Location:

In person