What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care Technician position at Native Edge Associates Inc?
Join Boulder's premiere, full service, award winning landscape team that has been serving the Boulder County area for over 20 years! We are looking for more career minded professionals to join our team and our mission to help families and communities live their Best Lives Outside!
Position's Purpose
To continually improve the overall health of our clients' soils and lawns through environmentally responsible fertilization and weed control practices. Under the supervision of the Plant Health Care Manager you will apply compost teas and extracts, bio stimulants, organic fertilizers and chemical treatments to client properties in an efficient and professional manner that adheres to safety protocols and promotes excellent customer service.
This position is employed during the Landscape season (approximately March through October) with the opportunity to join our Landscape Maintenance crews for Fall clean ups and our Snow Removal team during the winter months if you chose.
Responsibilities
- Apply organic herbicides and other chemical treatments using the appropriate equipment such as sprayers or backpack applicators, ensuring accurate and uniform coverage.
- Properly use, maintain and care for equipment, tools and vehicles.
- Safely and appropriately mix and use chemical products.
- Regularly inspect, maintain, and calibrate application equipment to ensure proper functioning and minimize downtime.
- Follow best practices to minimize environmental impact, such as preventing overspray, runoff, and contamination of non-target plants and water bodies.
- Maintain accurate records of herbicide applications and any adverse reactions or incidents.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- 2 years experience applying Pesticides
- Valid driver's License with driving record acceptable to Company's insurance carrier
- Ability to do math calculations for mixing and applying landscape chemicals
- Ability to communicate site conditions and BMPs both verbally and via smartphone applications or tablet in English (bilingual in Spanish a plus!)
- Ability to keep detailed chemical applications related records throughout the day
- Lift and carry at least 50 lbs of while walking on uneven, outside terrain
- Work up to 10 hours per day in inclement weather with daytime high temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (with OSHA specified breaks and potable water)
- Use full range of motion in upper and lower body to safely walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, pull, push, squat and stand.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States. We are an EEOC employer and participate in E-Verify.
- QS in Turf Pest Control and Ornamental Pest Control (preferred!)
Who We Are & What We Offer
1. We provide professional landscape design-build and maintenance services to Boulder County's most discerning residential clientele, HOAs, mixed-use, and retirement communities.
2. We exist to help individuals, families and communities live their best lives outside - that includes helping our own committed team members grow their landscape industry careers.
3. We understand the reason customers choose us. NOT for a low price, but for our service commitment - our promise to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and professional, reliable services.
4. We understand that our people are the single most important resource in delivering our service commitment to our customers and are therefore selective when it comes to who we hire, without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, or sexual orientation. We hire and promote solely based on individual merit and the ability to help meet customer commitments and exceed their expectations.
5. We are committed to providing ongoing training and career growth opportunities for every committed team member who seeks it.
6. We foster a work environment where Stewardship, Craftsmanship, Teamwork is valued and authentic Joy in Work can be experienced. By living our values throughout every aspect of our daily operations we strengthen our team for the benefit of everyone involved - our employees, customers, company, and community.
7. We offer great benefits including competitive pay, overtime pay, season bonus, job training, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, health insurance (including dental), life Insurance, retirement 401k, recruiting bonuses, industry certification bonuses and an RTD reimbursement program for those using public transportation to commute to work.
