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Spray Technician
Job Description
- Description
- Spray Technician
- This position is responsible for applying herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides into soil or onto plants for multiple establishments.
- Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- + Operates light on heavy vehicles, tools, and equipment in the application of various pesticides and lawn care functions, e.
g. trucks, sprayers, tractors.
+ Applies pesticides as needed in accordance with prescribed use and within accepted industry practices, and rules and requirements of various Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
+ Prepares and mixes chemical agents used in the trade; prepares work area prior to the beginning job and cleans area after completion of the job.
+ Ensures the safe and appropriate use of various chemicals agents and substances, mixing such according to label instruction and product specifications, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
+ Performs other duties as required.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- + Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
+ Analytical skills and be able to synthesize complex or diverse information.
+ Problem-solving skills and be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
+ Gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving situations.
+ Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Education & Experience
- + Must have one year of experience in horticultural spraying on commercial and/or residential properties.
+ Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of horticultural chemicals and spraying techniques.
+ Must have a basic knowledge of industry players and may have personal/business contacts in the landscaping industry.
+ Must possess knowledge of National or State-based spraying regulations.
+ Must possess and maintain a Weed & Right of Way License and/or Ornamental & Turf License. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling
- 1-833-222-3066
- . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
- Important Information for
Applicants:
- + Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
+ If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
+ Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
+ Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
+ We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
+ Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings
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What they do
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.
$50,210 / year median in Nevada
+16% projected growth