Spray Technician- FT LCI

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 required

Licensure, Certification, and/or

Registration

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Other

"19; Must be able to work flexible hours

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

"19; Must be able to perform duties that required a great deal of bending.

"19; Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

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

Job Duties

Essential Duties

"19; Identification and treatment of weeds and pests, fertilization, of turf and ornamentals.

"19; Diagnosing pests

"19; Using current methods and best management practices to treat and control pests.

"19; Maintaining spray equipment and turf

% of Time

90

"19; 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? No

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

"19; Standing

"19; Walking

"19; Lifting (Up to 50lbs)

"19; Carrying (Up to 50lbs)

"19; Pushing/Pulling

"19; Bending/Stooping

"19; Reaching

"19; Grasping

"19; Turning

"19; Repetitive Motions

"19; Read comprehension labels

Preferred

"19; Reading

HAZARDS:

"19; Proximity to moving mechanical parts

"19; Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents

"19; Toxic or caustic chemicals

"19; Irrigation materials and products

"19; Working outdoors in hot temperatures (above 90 degrees Fahrenheit)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

"19; Drive motor vehicle

"19; Respectful client relationships

"19; Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred

"19; Verbal communication (including

telephone)

"19; Team-oriented and collaborative

interpersonal relationships

"19; Maintain records