The Landscape Spray Technician mixes or applies pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.

Tasks:

· Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.

· Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.

· Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions.

· Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.

· Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.

· Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern requirements, types of infestations, and velocities.

· Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency, using water, gasoline, lubricants, or hand tools.

· Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

· Handling and Moving Objects

· Use plant disease control techniques

· Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

· Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

· Move or fit heavy objects

· Performing General Physical Activities

Requirements:

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Louisiana Class D or Mississippi Class D Driver's License.
• Must have a clear driving record.

Education:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Landscape Chemical Application: 1 year (Preferred)
• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
• LA or MS State Class D Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Slidell, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person