Spray Technician- FT LCI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Spray Technician

Department: Landscape Consulting

Reporting to: Account and General Manager

Date: 9/21/2016

Position Status: New

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Applying fertilizer and pesticides to turf and shrubs, recognizing and diagnosing issues with turf and ornamentals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School or GED

Experience

Prior fertilization, turf and ornamentals experience but not required

Licensure, Certification, and/or

Registration

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Other

∙ Must be able to work flexible hours

∙ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

∙ Must be able to perform duties that required a great deal of bending.

∙ Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

∙ Knowledge of or willingness to learn, use of tools, equipment and supplies relative to irrigation services.

Job Duties

Essential Duties

∙ Identification and treatment of weeds and pests, fertilization, of turf and ornamentals.

∙ Diagnosing pests

∙ Using current methods and best management practices to treat and control pests.

∙ Maintaining spray equipment and turf

% of Time

90

∙ Assist other staff with other landscaping responsibilities as needed

10

Supervisory/Decision -making Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? Yes No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: 0

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

∙ Standing

∙ Walking

∙ Lifting (Up to 50lbs)

∙ Carrying (Up to 50lbs)

∙ Pushing/Pulling

∙ Bending/Stooping

∙ Reaching

∙ Grasping

∙ Turning

∙ Repetitive Motions

∙ Read comprehension labels

Preferred

∙ Reading

HAZARDS:

∙ Proximity to moving mechanical parts

∙ Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents

∙ Toxic or caustic chemicals

∙ Irrigation materials and products

∙ Working outdoors in hot temperatures (above 90 degrees Fahrenheit)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

∙ Drive motor vehicle

∙ Respectful client relationships

∙ Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred

∙ Verbal communication (including

telephone)

∙ Team-oriented and collaborative

interpersonal relationships

∙ Maintain records