What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spray Technician position at City of Largo?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing : 02 / 15 / 2025
Salary : 18.31 hourly rate
Job Summary :
This is technical and manual work in connection with the application of chemicals in the control of plant pests and diseases. Supervision is provided by the Horticulture Coordinator or Foreman during early stages of employment. However, after employee becomes familiar with particular procedures, works with some independence on those phases of work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
- Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
- Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
- Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
- Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Management
Technical
Team Skills
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment : 10% inside a climate controlled building; 90% outside which may include driving.
Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require : sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately four (4) hours per day, and walking approximately three (3) hours per day. The work requires frequent : bending / stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting / carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds, lifting / carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and lifting / carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds and over.
Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and hear the operation of air boats and other construction equipment. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others in person and on the telephone. Seeing : Ability to operate trucks, trailers, and air boats.
Driving Requirements : The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class "D" Driver License.
Technology : The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and / or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including word, spreadsheet and / or database applications, internet applications, and database management.
Other Machines : The work requires the ability to operate the following machines : flat bed trucks, and spray machines.
Tools : The work requires proficiency with spray bottles, radios, shovels, and pumps.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Salary : $18
