What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Pesticide Technician position at Continuum Services?
Landscape Pesticide Technician
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Position Summary: The Landscape Pesticide Technician is responsible for maintaining weed free landscaped beds, and hard surface areas.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- landscaped beds are weed free and clear of any debris, to include weeding and pruning as needed. Weeding will include hand weeding and utilizing spray application safely.
- Equipment care and general maintenance
- Maintain certification for commercial pesticide ( assistance is provided)
- Drive a designated route
- Daily communication with management as it relates to the job site schedule
- Conduct work in a safe manner in compliance with EPA
- Maintain a safe work area for our Landscape Crews, our clients, the public and the environment
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Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Daily communication with management as it relates to the job site schedule
- Conduct work in a safe manner in compliance with MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development)
- Certified Pesticide Applicator is required (willing to train)
- Commercial lawn maintenance and landscape field experience including but not limited to; spreading fertilizer using commercial equipment
- Using backpack spraying equipment a plus
- Willing to take on additional duties and/or miscellaneous tasks, as needed
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Physical Demand Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Lawn Detail Technician.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Other Requirements:
- valid driver license required
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Benefits/Perks
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If you are a dedicated Spray Technician/Lawn Detail Technician looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Apply today!!!
Company Overview
Continuum Services is a single-source provider with proven expertise, dependability, and scalability in four key areas: facility operations, exterior services, technical services, and environment services. Headquartered in a newly renovated office in Farmington Hills, Continuum is the go-to full-service solution for interior and exterior facility operations, maintenance, and repair. Facilities serviced by CONTINUUM have earned such prestigious accolades as the ENERGY STAR® for superior energy performance, BOMA’s Office Building of the Year® (TOBY) Award and CEL’s National Real Estate “A” List Award for Service Excellence. Helping employees develop and become highly skilled professionals who deliver best in class solutions to our clients is what we're all about - join us today!