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Moon Valley Nurseries

Mobile Sprayer

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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.

$39,819 / year median in Texas

+16% projected growth

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Mobile Sprayer Moon Valley Nurseries - 3.1 Carrollton, TX Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Outdoor work experience Full Job Description Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Mobile Sprayer to manage the company's safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage the safe application of both granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides in adherence to all local and state regulations. Engage in post and pre-emergency weed control, insect identification, weed identification, and plant identification. Operate all spray equipment. Spray, calibrate, mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers. Operate computers on equipment operated by computers or other advanced technologies. Handle packaged agricultural chemicals within appropriate safety guidelines. Clean and maintain equipment. Maintain daily application records. Participate in required training, such as tree/plant protection product mixing and operation of application equipment. Other duties as assigned and as needed.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities License or certification to apply chemical pesticides. Previous experience in fertilizers and crop protection product application, farming, and/or nursery a plus Clear and effective communication, documentation, and reading comprehension skills. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. Ability to work additional hours to meet business demands. Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Physical requirements/Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers, and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind. OTHER Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations About Us Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace. #MVNLABOR