Landscape Spray Technician

Thrive as part of our collaborative and growth-oriented team, serving as the Lead Spray Technician. Bring your keen organizational and communication skills, along with knowledge of integrated pest management strategies, and grow a vibrant career with Father Nature Landscapes!

As a professional applicator, you will scout, diagnose, and treat the landscapes with a variety of herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and more. With a passion for people, plants, and the great outdoors, you will experience great rewards as you join our mission of connecting life and land!

Responsibilities

• Identify weeds and diagnose plant diseases and problems
• Calibrate sprayers and spreaders in a range of sizes from backpack to a 200-gallon tank. Select and mix the appropriate chemicals for each application.
• Accurately complete all work orders. Utilize our landscape management software to follow the assigned daily schedule of property visits and particular chemical application needs.
• While on each property, conduct a brief survey to assess the overall health of the landscape. Pull soil samples, as needed. Provide additional applications of materials based on the problem identified.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, including work performed, chemical usage, equipment repair and maintenance, inventory of chemicals and fertilizers, and more
• Ensure the safe use of all tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance checks, identifying and reporting malfunctions. Wear appropriate PPE (i.e., mask, gloves, long-sleeves)
• Regularly service and clean all tools and equipment according to specifications
• Under the guidance of the Department Manager, keep all chemicals organized, labeled, and maintained in the designated storage area. Maintain appropriate back stock. Also in collaboration with the Department Manager, participate in the early order program, which occurs in January and allows us to stock up on insecticides, fungicides, preemergent, ant baits, hornet and wasp sprays, tank cleaners, fertilizers, and more.

Skills

• Leadership of self and others
• Organization and administration
• Coachability, curiosity, and confidence
• Active listening and verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking to identify problems and their solutions
• Interpersonal skills which allow for building rapport with clients and coworkers
• Horticultural knowledge, particularly the identification of turfgrasses, groundcovers, vines, shrubs, and trees commonly found in our landscapes and all threats to their vitality (i.e., insects, fungi, viruses, drainage issues, environmental issues)
• Mathematical skills to accurately calculate the time and materials for each project
• Computer and technological skills which allow for the usage of digital platforms to conduct Quality Control reports and to communicate with staff and clients. Demonstrate competence with Microsoft Office Suite, various Google applications, and our landscape software program (Landscape Management Network, LMN)

Requirements

• Ability to lift 80 pounds without assistance
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in English in both oral and written forms
• Possess a full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and approved background check
• Ability to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other aspects of our facilities and jobsites
• Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform physical work outdoors, especially during hot and cold weather conditions

Compensation

Competitive salary and base pay details are reserved for discussion with candidates during the interview process. We offer amazing benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement packages, incentivized goal achievement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Additionally, you will receive continual training that allows you to advance your career while strengthening the Father Nature team.

About Us

Father Nature Landscapes is passionately connecting life and land. For over 17 years, our renowned team has provided premier landscape services to discerning clients across the Birmingham area. Continually expanding, we need the industry's best to join us in creating outstanding projects and dynamic customer experiences.

So, if you want to collaborate with a team of talented designers, trained horticulturalists, experienced managers, and dedicated professionals...if you want to create and maintain some of the most beautiful outdoor rooms in our community...if you're ready to work in a place that is fun, educational, empowering and driven by values such as integrity and passion...then apply today!

EEOC Statement

To foster the power of innovation and collaboration, Father Nature Landscapes is committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We do not discriminate; rather, we base decisions on qualifications, merit, and business needs so the entire team may grow.

Communication Request:

• We use BambooHR as a portion of our hiring process. Emails we might send to you will come through BambooHR domains. To ensure you can receive these messages, please whitelist @bamboohr.com in your email provider.