Pesticide Applicator

Summary

Applies chemical pesticides to control insects or weed infestations in parks and other identified areas. Performs nuisance animal control.

Essential Functions

• Spray herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides using truck mounted and/or hand held spray equipment as required;
• Document application rates, times, locations, type of chemicals, and other relevant information;
• Perform nuisance animal control;
• Maintain and clean equipment;
• Ensure that chemical applications are made in a safe manner and are confined to the immediate area requiring treatment;
• Observe and follow safety procedures for spray work conducted on street medians;
• Pick up litter and debris on streets and highways;
• Performs related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in weed and pest control. Possess a Certified Non-Commercial Applicator license, (within 1 year of hire date) issued by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board in categories of "weeds" and "lawn and ornamental"; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Chemical control measures required to treat weed or insect infestations;
• Proper methods for handling and control of chemicals and equipment;
• Knowledge of weed treatments in turf and flowerbeds;
• Knowledge of running small gas powered machinery.

• Maintain accurate records;
• Perform duties of pesticide application and nuisance animal control;
• Communicate effectively with others.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently walk and stand on uneven ground during a shift
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, poles and other inclined surfaces
• Occasionally bend during the shift
• Occasionally push and pull objects
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Occasionally place arms above, at or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle
• Occasionally carry up to 4 gallons of liquid (approx. 32 pounds) in a backpack