What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Applicator position at Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc.?
About Franz Witte
Franz Witte is a three-department company with divisions in landscape construction, commercial landscape maintenance, and garden center retail. With nearly 170 employees, we have been building and maintaining distinctive, reputable, and exceptional landscapes in Idaho since 1971. If you are a purpose-driven team player with a tenacity to learn, apply to become part of the flock today.
Position Summary
We are searching for an Applications Foreman to support our growing team. You will be responsible for performing fertilizer and chemical applications at our commercial accounts in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner. This role will help keep our client’s lawns healthy and green.
Responsibilities
- Accurately calculate and mix application rates
- Work with Applications Manager to acquire needed resources, equipment, and materials
- Operate equipment to apply chemical and fertilizer to commercial properties
- Routinely check and maintain equipment and vehicles under Application Manager’s supervision
- Properly understand and interpret fertilizer and pesticide formulas
- Fill out application logs and other records as necessary
- Maintain timely work, safety meeting, and training attendance
Qualifications
- Current ISDA Professional Applicator’s license (OH, OI), or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Track time accurately and timely by project, based on tasks and budgets
- Proficiency in operating all equipment and tools used on jobsite
- Ability to lift 50lbs and work outside all 4 seasons
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation & Benefits
** $500.00 sign-on bonus for fully Idaho Applicator License holders
Benefits include Health, Life, STD, Accident, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, PTO, Holiday Pay, Phone Reimbursement Allowance, and company discounts.
All employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
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