What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Spray Technician position at Ables Landscapes?
Who we are…
Ables Landscapes, an award-winning landscape company in Charleston, SC, is seeking a motivated, talented, and experienced individual to manage our Turf and Plant Health Care program. Based in Hollywood, SC, Ables Landscapes has been creating beautiful outdoor living spaces of high-end residential homes in the Lowcountry for over 45 years by providing high-end Design, Build, and Maintenance services. Our desire is to find someone who is most aligned with our values and helpful fulfill our mission which is to glorify God by connecting people to something beautiful.
Here's what you’d do:
- Apply fertilizer, herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide to commercial and residential turf, shrubs, trees and annuals/perennials to keep landscapes disease and weed-free.
- Diagnose shrubs and trees for disease, insects, and other health issues through routine assessments and determine treatment needs.
- Apply fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides accurately and safely on lawns and landscapes, shrubs and trees according to established guidelines.
- Maintain vehicle and equipment through cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance.
- Manage and maintain accurate records of treatments applied, including dates, products used, and areas treated in compliance with state safety regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries and offering recommendations for lawn care.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored properly after use.
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects in a timely manner while adhering to safety protocols.
What a winning Horticultural Spray Tech would look like…
- Passion for monitoring, evaluating, and cultivating healthy plants and landscapes.
- Ability to identify and recognize local shrubs and grass pathology and entomology by utilizing soil analysis procedures.
- Ensuring that all company policies regarding safety, storage, and handling of all herbicides, fungicide, and pesticide spray products are followed.
- Ability to work independently as well as a collaborator in a fast-paced team environment.
- Use company issued technology to record completed daily tasks, communicate with management, document issues and use any tools or other necessary resources.
You may be a great fit if you…
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a plant health care professional.
- Have a SC Pesticide License
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- Have excellent communication skills and customer service with the ability to engage effectively with clients.
- Are proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Are eager to represent Ables Landscapes in a professional manner at all times.
And while not mandatory, it’d also be great if you…
- Have knowledge of sales techniques related to landscaping services.
